He stopped trying to get away with being disrespectful to an Espada five ranks higher than him after that.

[It's actually a watered-down version of the truth, but Nelliel doesn't want to explain to Hattie that she actually punched Szayel off of their third story rooftop and then kicked him across the field before he hit the ground. He stopped flying across the field when he collided with a tree. Spread eagle.]

There are different kinds of strength, Hattie. I cannot imagine a prince who would object to a princess who can maintain her composure in a frightening situation, or one who can adapt to setbacks.