"Jacob doesn't seem like the type to let things go to his head, but if he _was_--" --She lifted a hand and gestured towards him-- "--then that's why we're here, right? It's part of our job to keep him safe." And she was planning to do exactly that, no matter what it took. She was determined to have both Princess Caroline and Jacob return safely to Ylisse after this whole mess was sorted out.

Deciding that Lorne seemed like a pleasant enough person, Thalia had no qualms about speaking to him for longer. "No problem, I'd be happy to show you the way. And, ah...thank you," She seemed embarrassed but happy at the small compliment, ducking her head a little to hide her grin, "Though I wouldn't worry too much about that. I haven't met everyone yet, but those I have met have all seemed like good people!" A little colorful, maybe, and not the kind of people she was used to being around, but they had all seemed kind. Apparently that was enough for the girl to put her trust in them.

As they neared the mess hall, she came to a halt right in front of the door and turned to face him. "I know that that...dinner disaster may have given you the wrong impression, but I promise you that neither the princess or Jacob are bad people. I'm sure if you were to talk to them again tomorrow..." Wringing her hands, she trailed off. She supposed it wouldn't be practical to assume that everyone would get along in the first place, but if they were going to be stuck together for some time, she would have liked everyone to be on friendly terms.