"That's only because you made a poor career choice." Penelope commented with a slight smirk as glanced over at him. Her tone was more mocking and teasing than cold like usual. It still wasn't overly friendly though, one could easily be sure of that. 

As he took out the bread, her gaze quickly narrowed. "William, make sure you pat him down completely next time... I suppose the king didn't hire him for nothing.." she said, hating that she found herself rather surprised, maybe even slightly impressed though she would never admit it, with the thief. William was a vigilant person but he had managed to slip the bread past him somehow. 

"No. I'll have mine when we stop. We'll consider this your portion of lunch." she stated simply, letting him finish his piece without interruption. It would go without direct punishment.