Anessa smiled at Julian's confidence in her, finding herself grateful that he hadn't tried to make any comment regarding what her father had done. She was totally against his actions, but that didn't mean she wanted to hear what other people thought about it any more. "Thanks. I just couldn't stand the thought of not being a knight anymore. I've worked since I was a young girl to be one, so I won't give up this title no matter what happens," she said with a surprising determination considering how she normally acted. She was obviously well-motivated to be here, fighting.