The next morningCrystal opened her eyes to see Irina on the same pillow...
sleeping.
Oh, Goddess. What have I done? She lifted the sheets and peered into the darkness, blushing instantly as she saw that their knees were touching and...they were both in their night clothes. Holding her breath, she inched away from Irina towards the edge of the bed, and then got off the bed, trying her best not to move too much as not to disturb Irina.
"You left your room a mess last night. That's unlike you, Princess." Crystal perked up and turned to see Ginger in Irina's restroom, running Irina's bath water most likely. Looking around self-consciously, Crystal placed a finger against her lips. This was just too awkward...Now Ginger knew?! She peeked over her shoulder at a still sleeping Irina and tip toed into restroom, shutting the door quietly. "I don't know what you mean... My room was near perfection when I left." Crystal said in a hushed tone, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion. She had always known Ginger to be a neat freak, but... she really didn't have a messy room, even by Ginger's standards. Crystal tried not to make the maids jobs too difficult.
"Your things were strewn about everywhere, but it's okay." Ginger dipped her fingers in the water and turned off the faucet, a devilish smirk on her face.
"Perhaps, you just... forgot?" Ginger smiled more sincerely after seeing that Crystal looked quite confused, hurt even, by Ginger's words. The maid wasn't used to Crystal leaving her things out all over the place, but what other explanation was there?
"I suppose you're right. I'm sorry, Ginger. I hope it wasn't too much trouble." Crystal said softly to the petite maid, a hint of uncertainty in her voice. Ginger shook her head as if to say "no", and turned back to the bath water. Even after Crystal had dismissed Ginger from tending to anyone else but Irina, the maid still liked to check on her things and keep everything looking nice and in place. Irina was lucky to have such an attentive maid. "Okay. Thanks..." She waved goodbye to Ginger and after picking up her things, retreated to her own room in a hurry.
Crystal locked the door behind her and exhaled, leaning against the door as she scanned her spotless room. She couldn't tell just by looking, but someone had been in her room. Pushing off of the door, Crystal went into the restroom to take a bath and get ready for the new day.
"Perhaps I will go out into the city." She mused, placing a large white straw hat on top of her head. It was perfect for blocking out the sun, and keeping curious eyes at bay. Plus, it was really cute and matched her
dress perfectly. After fluffing her curls a bit, The Princess went down stairs by way of her secret passage. Skipping happily, she passed Pindel and Versetti. "I'm heading out into the city for a bit of light shopping. Send Irina my regards! I'll be back soon." Crystal said coolly, shooting them both a glare before heading outside. She preferred to walk to the shopping district, it was a lot closer to the castle than the Royal Alegasia theater and generally safe. She walked there many times.