Penelope relaxed slightly at slightly as he assured her everything was alright. She smiled at him and nodded her head in agreement. “Alright.” She said before leaning over to meet him halfway for the kiss. It would be difficult for the knight to not completely worry about what the future for them held. She always felt better when there was a plan. However, she found that focusing on the present might not be as difficult as she thought so long as she was with him.

She broke away from the kiss and turned to see Hartley. She smiled as Hartley announced that he would be courting Kip once again. She was glad that her talk with Kip had ended so positively for both of them. Her face heated up as Hartley spoke of getting his own room. The thought of being completely alone with him was equally exciting as it was terrifying for the rather inexperienced knight. She nodded quickly in agreement with Crow.

“Yeah, might as well spend the last bit of time together.” She told Hartley. Admittedly, she was a little sad that their time with the young thief was coming to an end. It was inevitable but Penelope had grown fond of his company despite the times he occasionally annoyed her. At least when they separated, she could have the comfort of knowing that it was for the best of reasons. 

“Yeah..” Hartley looked over at Penelope and smiled at her. “Thanks for convincing her by the way.. I’m not sure she would have taken me back if it wasn’t for you.”

“Nonsense.” Penelope shook her head. “I didn’t convince her. She wanted to be with you, she just needed a little help realizing it is all.”

“Well either way, thanks... And uh..” Hartley scratched the back of his head awkwardly. “Sorry about how I acted until now... But in my defense I clearly had competition.” He chuckled with a glance towards Crow. 

“Very tough competition.” Penelope agreed with a small smirk. “But it’s alright though, Hartley. I’m just glad everything worked out.”

Hartley nodded his head excitedly, however, he seemed to deflate a little afterwards as it set in that this would be their last time together. The young thief quickly bounced back with a large grin. “That’s why we should celebrate! Let’s drink!” He said before quickly flagging down a wench to order two more mugs of ale.

Penelope raised an eyebrow at him. She seemed ready to protest, but since she was in a rather good mood and it was the last time they’d be with Hartley, she decided to just go with it. The knight sent a smirk over at Hartley. “Alright but just a little. Try not to get as drunk as last time though.” She said with a small laugh.