There was a short pause, Hakuei brought herself to look in his direction at last and replied in a low but firm voice “General. I’d rather you addressed me as General and not as Princess, if it isn’t a trouble for you, your majesty” and accepted his help descending the horse.
The simple brush of their hands made her lose her balance, which resulted in Hakuei falling straight into his arms. What awful luck she had! And since then was she this clumsy?!