In a fit of rage, The Princess walked speedily through the courtyard with her nose held high and her arms folded across her chest. "Hmph!" Crystal didn't bother looking over her shoulder, it was obvious that Irina was following close behind by the sound of her armored feet hitting the ground. No matter how hard she tried, she just couldn't shake that girl from her tail even through the use of the secret passages in the castle. No one had ever been able to keep up with her until now and now it seemed the feisty Princess had met her match. Perhaps Crystal was a bit impressed by Irina's resolve though.. Still, that didn't the change the very important fact that she was very annoyed by this unwanted attendant! [i]Why Pindel and Versetti are never with father![/i] Just thinking about those two again set her ablaze. Huffing one last time, Crystal relaxed her shoulders as she made her way up a flight of stairs, unfolding her arms and running her fingers along the white stone rail. [i]Maybe it was a bit harsh to say I'd banish them...[/i] Crystal smirked, climbing the last stair and shaking the silly thought from her mind. [i]No way, those two deserved it. Maybe now they'll take better care of Father.[/i] She continued on, now walking across a long white bridge and stopping at a balcony area that overlooked the courtyard. 

[i]It doesn't make sense though...[/i] Crystal finally addressed a thought that been itching her mind. Someone had lured her father's guards away from him and whacked them over the head... Someone that kind of fit Vaross' description. That little detail didn't excuse them from being terrible bodyguards, but it was definitely suspicious to her. She wasn't one to jump to conclusions, but the strange events couldn't just be coincidence - they were all linked! Frowning, she leaned against the rail and relieved a deep sigh. Her world had been turned upside down in a matter of minutes, and there was nothing she could do about it, except to wonder when it would all be over... "This is terrible..." She whispered, hanging her head briefly. Once Irina got too close, Crystal perked up but did not look at her bodyguard. She was still slightly annoyed over Irina's willingness to discard her life for a strangers; of course Crystal knew why though, it was all to become a Knight of Alegasia. 

"I suppose you'll want to watch me bathe and change now, hm? Afraid I'll make another escape?" Crystal turned to face Irina, a smirk worming it's way onto her lips as their eyes met. Crystal found herself to be very amusing and took delight in being sarcastic towards Irina. After all, what could Irina do now? She had sworn to protect a woman she hardly knew, and now she would have to deal with her. The Princess' features softened, "If you do, it's quite alright. You never know who's waiting around the corner." She said, turning away and leaning against the balcony rail, her eyes fixated on the beauty before her.