Alister took a mere second to think on the words of his cousin. The last time they had spoken was long before Lord Lyon had taken him in. To see ristina here with perfect silver hair, and two gashes on her left cheek. He wondered about the obscure problems that may have arose with her travels. Not that he had forgotten about Kate, but he had noticed a butler make shifty eyes at him as he passed through. "So your here on a lead? Just a lead? Nothing more? The kingdom does not know who killed Mistress Yumeria , but why are you so intent on it? I know that they threw you out but...what's truly causing your dedication to this? In technicality you would be these people's princess. They believe Lord Atrius is their king. " A small chuckle came from ristina as she folded her hands around her waist.<br/><br/><span style="font-style: italic">" So your saying the western lord is taking name as king? Your father .....which means your half sister who is a full fox, is assisting this ball...no wonder , you kept to yourself for the longest time. Chance is if  Atrius sees you it will be instant murder. By one of his little elite soldiers, that rival lord Lyons. But that is perfect, the real king allows Atrius to take tittle so no one questions who the real king is."</span>At this point it was almost like she was talking to herself. If she went out there than there was no doubt she would be caught, and killed. The lone fact that the kingdom is keeping the real king under covers says it all, and hidden kingdom dogs must be there to make sure no one knows the difference.<br/><br/>Alister having see a lull in his cousin's words quickly grabbed her hand and dragged her to the garden. Where he was positive they would be safe for the moment . It was too dangerous and the fact that he wanted her to make an appearance forced him into the cold. " We need to quickly get you a dress, you need to appear now, if the Lyons are a link than their not going to ruin your hiding. Follow me." His hand yet again found ristina's hand this time taking her to the extra bedroom that rested on the north end of the manor. The room we a little dusty but as he guessed there was an old light blue dress resting on the bed. He didn't stay in he room but waited for her to change, and once she did the door opened.<br/><br/>She managed to put on a nice silver neckalace to compliment the dress. Without thinking he took her hand and lead her to the ballroom where the entire room seemed in a fuz. When his eyes spotted Kate he immediately dropped his cousin's hand and went to her. Right after she denied Damian a dance. " Do you mind meeting a dear relative of mind? Just don't make a huge fuss she's kinda hiding."