Every shadow, every sound is investigated and Xie leaves a few nasty surprises if someone is lurking in the bushes, for example. Then he returns to Riley, letting himself in and closing the doors firmly behind him.

"I didn't find anyone, but I left a few traps." he walks up to his poor lover and kneels down in front of him, "No one will hurt you."

If this is the Fae, plenty of people know to strike and ask questions later.