A smile and an understanding nod was all she gave to Irina as she dismissed herself, leaving Crystal alone with Varros in box 17...Or so she thought, until she saw Vaross trailing behind Irina shortly after and shutting the door to box 17. Crystal furrowed her eyebrows in suspicion as she looked toward the door. She was sure Lord Vaross knew very well that her Lady Knight did not like him one bit starting from the very moment she laid eyes on him. Perhaps he meant to go his own way and wouldn't be bothering Irina... After all, she was not one to be trifled with, and even he could see that. Still, Crystal did notice how he looked at her royal attendant with somewhat lustful eyes, and considered that may be he wanted to make himself known in a more friendly matter to Irina. So many possibilities... All which kept Crystal from going out into the hallway to check on Irina. Come to think of it, it wasn't like Irina to leave her behind when Crystal's life was supposedly in danger. A worried look worked it's way onto Crystal's face as she debated on leaving her seat. 

The intermission would be ending soon and Irina still had not returned to her seat.

Swallowing nervously, The Princess rose from her seat and exited box 17. Immediately, her eyes were filled with horror as they fell upon her Royal Attendant. "Irina!" Crystal rushed over and dropped down beside Irina, her hands coming to rest on both her friend's shoulders. "What happened?!" She asked in her most panicky voice. The Princess couldn't keep her cool...Not when there was blood on her bodyguard's cheek. Trembling, she looked around the hallway, searching for Lord Vaross. "Who did this to you, Irina?" Crystal had a hunch, but feared placing the blame...