Valiant didn't bother to correct Isabella again, instead simply offering a brief agreement with his wielder.  [color=lightblue]"Of course, Princess.  Anything for you."[/color]

For a few more seconds the sword would remain quiet, allowing the Princess' thoughts to drift off wherever they went - but soon enough the sword forced itself back into Izzy's mind.  [color=lightblue]"Someone's coming down the left hallway."[/color]