"Back in our world, I worked hard to ensure they weren't ever sure. Never showed the truth in public if I could avoid it." People knew. He couldn't hide it all, but they thought it was less a need and more an affectation. It benefited him well that they did. "Always have surprises. You get more done in that moment of shock, after all. Though I suspect you know that well."

He isn't sure just who or what Altaïr does back in his own world, but it's obvious he has skills that Inej does and he knows well what she uses them for.

Despite himself he barks a laugh as he wipes at his cheek. "I may have. I know they likely had nothing to do with what happened but I know I feel better." Which is an odd statement given how his cheek is turning dark and his lip busted. He'll definitely be a sight in the morning.