"Oh, I'm sorry--you surprised me," Corrine said, lowing her bow as he pointed out the crest. "You're just not one of my men, so you're way out of position..." she explained as he approached the other girl, though her voice trailed off and she frowned, looking to Serafina. "What is that?" she demanded, highly disliking anyone--but particularly men--undermining her authority. "I have this under control." 

Serafina watched the solider boy suspiciously, her long tail continuing to swish. At the ground, her long longs protracted and retracted.