Alessandra looked relieved when she and Avril was finally out of the balcony and away from the grand ballroom. She glanced back, making sure Lambert didn't follow them and when she saw that he was nowhere on sight, instantly felt silly and a little guilty about how she had avoided the boy. Grinning sheepishly, she turned back and saw two figures on the balcony with their backs turned. When Avril spoke up, the two men turned. The man who appeared to be a guard hurried back to his post, a pink tinge coloring his cheeks. Stephen, on the other hand, looked uncomfortable upon noticing her, despite the smile on his face. 

The prince's discomfort was nothing new. He always seemed uncomfortable around her. Nevertheless, she found herself crestfallen. She couldn't help but think that maybe she was to him what Lambert was to her. She kept the smile on her face when he greeted her and gave him a polite curtsy. When he looked away, her smile faltered a bit. "Yes, we came to find you." Was all she could say as encouragement to the princess.

She turned towards Hiro when introduced and gave him a warm smile. "It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Hiro." In the corner of her eye, she noticed Avril. She turned to her just in time to catch the embarrassed look. She was about to ask the princess what was wrong when the latter suggested that Stephen dance with her. She immediately shook her head, thinking of sparing the prince further discomfort by declining even before he said anything. "No need to obligate yourself, Prince Stephen. I'm not very fond of dancing."