It took all of Chrysabelle's self-control not to flinch at Phyxaanthal words. Not because anything was insulting- she was actually pleasantly surprised at how kind William's parents were to her. It was the fact that he'd called her level-headed that had almost made her cringe. Someone who saw things that weren't real would never qualify for such a description. Still, she supposed that at least the remark showed that she did a good job of hiding the truth, which was definitely a good sign. Hopefully she'd be able to keep it that way. She smiled at her future in-laws. "That's very kind of you," she said. "I'm sure William and I will get along just fine." Well, actually she was very skeptical about that, but she was hardly going to say that.<br/><br/>Chrysabelle turned toward William when he spoke to her, giving him the same charming smile she'd been giving his parents. "Of course. I believe it will suit us quite well to become better acquainted," she said, accepting his arm. At least it was an excuse to get out from the gaze of her own parents for a while. Even while talking to William, her mother had been keeping an eye on her throughout her exchange with the Ashgroves, making sure she didn't mess anything up. It was a relief to allow William to lead her away and let the adults talk among themselves.