Thalia had been content to just blend into the background and watch, but upon seeing the princess turn and approach her, her back automatically went rod straight and her shoulders squared themselves. Tense? Who, her? Maybe _a little_. Perhaps it was only to be expected considering that she was not only in the presence of royalty, but expected to protect said royal. Her admiration for the other girl only served to place her even higher up on her mental pedestal.

Eyes growing round at Caroline's words, the girl tilted her head to the side as a small smile came over her lips. "Of course, my lady. By your request, I will do whatever in my power to keep you and Sir Jacob safe." Lifting her hand and resting it over her heart, she bowed respectfully.

When Thalia had been assigned to this role, she hadn't expected for it to go in this particular direction, but a job was a job. She didn't want to admit that her heart thrummed with excitement at the thought of traveling with this colorful little group, trying to keep her mind focused primarily on her duties. Biting her lip to suppress her smile, she resisted the urge to rock back and forth on her feet, a very telling habit of hers when she was happy about something.

Although the idea of stepping down to introduce herself to the others did occur to her, Thalia remained standing in place near Caroline. _I can do all those things later,_ She reasoned, looking as the individuals who were gathered in the room, _As soon as the opportunity arises, I shall say hello._