Several steps here, a gentle push there...all so that she could get closer to the server before all of the drinks were gone. Crystal did hear her Royal Attendant's voice over the crowd urging her not to drink anymore, but she simply ignored her and continued through the crowd of nobles with no regard for Irina's wishes. [i]So far, yet so close!!![/i] It was difficult maneuvering through the crowd of so many women with such large hoop skirts, but she finally caught up to the server. After all that work, a refreshing glass of wine was much needed. "Wait!" She panted, prompting the server to turn around with his silver platter full of...empty wine glasses, only a bit of alcohol left at the bottom of some of the glasses. Crystal poked her bottom lip out and folded her arms like a child, frowning at the server. [b]"P-Princess, I had no idea...I-I'm sorry, it's my fault! Please forgive me!"[/b] The server stumbled over his words, a sweat drop sliding down the side of his head as The Princess showed her disappointment with a glare. "Everyone was served, right?" She sighed at the nervous man, her features softening as she spoke. "I suppose I won't have you sent off to the dungeons... " A smirk worked it's way onto her lips, "Yet!" She made claw hands at the server suddenly as she said that. The server offered a weak smile and bowed to his Princess, but when he rose to lift his head...he looked terrified, paralyzed almost. Crystal frowned at the server. "Hey, I was only joking..." She said softly to the server, a bit of worry in her voice...but he only ignored The Princess and stood there like a statue. 

[i]Does he really think I'd be so cruel?[/i] Feeling a tad bad about her inappropriate joke towards the civilian, Crystal figured it was best she leave the man to his work, but when she turned to leave... no other than Lord Vaross himself was standing right there in front of her, holding a full wine glass in his hand and wearing his most pleasant of smiles on his evil face. "Ah, Lord Vaross! Excuse me, I didn't see you." Crystal appeared to be quite amused by his sudden appearance, and unlike the others, she did not cower in his presence. He looked down at the girl, lowering his hand so that she might take the wine glass. [b]"For you, M'Lady..."[/b] He said coolly, a hint of hope visible on his face as he held the glass out to her. "You're too kind, but you probably need it more than anyone else here." She covered her mouth as she giggled at the tall, dark figure before her. He seemed a bit annoyed, but tried his best to hide his true emotions. "Excuse me...I should be going now. Sir Irina must be worried about me." Not that she really cared if her bodyguard was worried or not, but she just wanted to get away and enjoy the rest of her night away from people like Lord Vaross. [i]Always so serious.[/i] Lord Vaross stepped aside to allow the The Princess to pass, though when she did skip by him, his serpentine eyes never left his Princess' petite form. Once Crystal faded into the sea of people, Lord Vaross turned to the server.[b]"Do something with this."[/b] He placed it on the tray of the petrified server and went about his business.

"Wine!" Crystal exclaimed as she approached a different server holding a tray of sparkling liquid. The server looked down at the Princess and blushed, nodding at her and taking a glass down for her. Crystal placed the glass to her lips, and as soon as the liquid touched her lips she knew that it was not wine, but water! The Princess folded her arms and glared at the wine glass, and then to the server, who was already serving the other guests. She finished the sparkling water, feeling surprisingly refreshed and smiling to herself. Suddenly, there was a voice whispering her name, though she couldn't tell who was calling out to her. Crystal looked around curiously, expecting to see Irina at least, but there was no one. It happened again and Crystal was left confused like before, but this time she went to seek out the owner of the voice that called to her. She walked through the crowd of people slowly, until she was almost past everyone and near the area where you could easily go to the back of the building if you pleased. There were still quite a few people around to see her, but if she went down there she'd surely be alone, though that's where the voice calling out to her was strongest. Crystal had no desire to go back there, and even considered it might be The Princess of Avalon attempting to get her alone and steal more kisses. The possibility of it being linked to Vaross hadn't occurred to her.