Alexei noted how she pulled back from him, even though he was there for her protection. Dropping his hand in frustration, he was actually thankful that the Princess gave him an out. She focused all their attentions on the Cabin Boy. Taking a knee next to 'his' side when it dawned on him what those deckhands were after. Hesitantly, he pressed assige the flaps of the torn shirt, revealing breasts.<br/><br/>"This cabin boy is not a boy at all," he growled, hating when things like this happened on their shores. "She has breasts, fully grown....I would imagine she's not far from your age, Princess." Surveying the scene, he saw men being hauled out of the water, and immediately tied up. "Those men were trying to rape this girl, and they will now face Russian Law for the crime." he instructed.