Ree opened his mouth to tell the other to hush but Kais could not be stopped. Any amusement had left the captains eyes. The street clothes had fooled him, though he still thought he was dealing with street mongrals he decided to get serious. The only thing Ree could do was stay protectively by Kais with his arm blade ready. He had promised the other until he returned to the castle, the young man would be safe.