He thought it was a perfectly logical reaction, considering the place, but he did fall back to let Dylan take the lead because, as Dylan mentioned, he had been here for a while and while he was sure it would be unnerving to have Gaheris at his back, Dylan knew this place and he didn't.

Though seeing Dylan a little more cautious was gratifying, he was surprisingly saddened by the notion that Dylan would have to be so guarded. As much as he argued against foolish idealism, there was no denying the circumstances that led to... whatever happened to Dylan... were ones that Rhade had resented for some time.

"I need you to lead the way." He said as if him falling back needed explanation. It probably did.