Expecting him to help her up, Crystal looked at him, confused, when he picked her up and sat her back on the bed. She watched him as he went about bandaging her hand, then as he left to get fresh water.<br/><br/>Being stubborn, the princess decided to try again after he left. She needed to get back to her brother, he needed her. Her bare feet hit the floor and she pulled herself into a standing position.<br/><br/>Forty-five minutes later, when he returned, Crystal stood in the middle of the room. The cloak was wrapped around her and she had a smile on her face. Both knees were bleeding from repeated falls, she had bled through the bandage on her hand, and her feet were red and raw, but she was happy with herself for being able to walk without falling.<br/><br/>The princess didn't say anything, just stood there, proud of her small accomplishment. She looked up as he walked in the door, a look of worry in her eyes. "I need to get back to my brother. Sitting here is not going to help him." Crystal said, some authority in her voice.