The knight shifted a bit as Hartley asked about the king. She looked over at Crow as he went on to answer, glad that he masked it over with a dismissive and vague answer. Hartley seemed harmless enough but Penelope still believed there were certain aspects they should keep quiet about in regards to their mission. As the young thief took the opportunity to flirt with her once more, the knight gave a disapproving look. 

“Anyways,” Penelope began in an attempt to switch the subject away from both herself and the mission. “I’m surprised you’re still so eager to join us... Knowing we’re knights and all.”

“Well it was certainly a shocker, I’ll admit that.” Hartley laughed before shrugging his shoulders. “But, you’re interesting group and it was time for me to leave that place anyways.”

Penelope looked over at the thief and raised an eyebrow. He seemed to end his words on a more serious note that made her want to ask more about where he was even planning to go. However, she didn’t get the chance as the young thief went quickly went on with his usual act. 

“And of course, the heart wants what the hearts wants.” He added with a wink. “You were the one that said one’s job doesn’t define them after all.”

The knight blinked as he threw her words back at her. [i]The heart wants what the hearts wants...[/i] Her thoughts echoed the saying. Unconsciously, she snuck a glance towards Crow and felt her face heat up slightly at the thought of pursuing him. Hartley didn’t seem to catch the glance and instead seemed to be beaming at the thought that he made Penelope blush. The knight barely even noticed as she let out a soft sigh. 

“Well then your heart is being foolish.” Penelope mumbled as she reminded herself that a thief and knight together made no sense. [i]He’d never be interest in me anyways. I’m lucky he’s even willing to be my friend...[/i] She scolded herself. 

“We’ll see.” Hartley said slyly, feeling especially confident after seeing her face turn a bit red.

Penelope didn’t bother to reply to the thief after that and merely turned her head to watch the sky as they traveled onward. She could help but feel that familiar pang of sadness that she had felt after discovering Olivia had been lying about Crow’s feelings toward her. The knight fell quiet for a moment as she tried to clear her head.