Despite the 'please' Arika's words convey the feeling of an order, and Rein stares at her for a second. The pause is not defiance, though, some empty point of pride - she is used to taking orders. It is just that she has known many nobles and royals before, and meeting a person who gives her the distinct impression of being one as well she is inclined to take her measure.

But it is only for a second, and then she is moving to the potatoes with a polite nod. She had never held a knife or any other cooking implement before she met Hayate, but she'd gained at least a basic proficiency in tasks such as these since she had fully joined the family in this form.

"I am Reinforce," she says plainly as she begins peeling. "I don't believe we've met."

Which was to say she was absolutely certain they hadn't.