The sarcasm in the girl's tone was not lost on her. However, she went on without acknowledging it. "He's a good man." Adelina echoed softly. It wasn't an effort to argue with the young princess. She just couldn't allow the negative connotation to be applied, and be left undefended- even if she did a poor job at doing so in her neurotic nature.
On the inquiry of the kitten's name, her attention didn't shift towards the companion in question- but remained on the girl as she spoke. The pride and affection Kite had for her little guide was very apparent. She was happy that the girl had the opportunity to form a bond like that. "I see," Adelina wanted to go on to compliment the pair of them together, but also feared that her words would be interpreted as patronizing. So she let the sentiment fade from her tongue, only to answer the next question she was offered.
"Not really." Adelina admitted. She certainly didn't want to make herself seem like something she wasn't. It wasn't respect she was after, simply just following orders. But as she trailed along behind the younger girl, an idea formed in the back of her mind. "But that's why your father wanted me to go with you." Adelina started, looking up for a moment to try and read the girl's body language. "So you could show me the forest patrol route." That might not have been the sole reason for her to be assigned to accompany the princess, but she was sure that it was meant to be a mutually beneficial outing. If only she could convince Kite of that.
