Penelope shifted in her armor as she stepped out of her tent, unaware of the fact she was being watched. She walked off towards the edge of camp where Millicent was located. The other female knight stood rigidly on guard, her eyes scanning the surrounding area for any sign of movement. However, her focus quickly broke as she heard Penelope approaching. She looked over with a questioning gaze. "Olivia made me take her shift." Penelope responded with a shrug. 

"She's so irresponsible." Millicent huffed crossing her arms. "Well, whatever. I'm off. Thanks Penelope." She shot Penelope a smile before turning and walking off to retire for the night. Penelope merely nodded to her before moving to take the other knights place for her guard shift. The night soon grew more quiet as most of the knights retired to their tents. She kept a watchful gaze out but enjoyed the silence of the night. With all that was going on and coming up, she was glad to have a moment alone to clear her thoughts. 

However, it didn't last long as she suddenly heard someone whisper her name. She blinked and looked towards where the source of the sound had come from, spotting the unknown man step out into view. Instinctively, her hand went to grab the hilt of her sword as she eyed the stranger cautiously. Penelope narrowed her gaze as she looked at the man. It took her a moment to recognize him. Not only had it been two years but he had greatly changed from the thief who had just gotten out of prison. Her eyes widened with realization and she quickly let go of the hilt of her sword. 

"Crow." She breathed.

Before she could even react fully, he wrapped his arms around her. Suddenly back in his arms, she felt her heart flutter excitedly in her chest. Penelope slowly moved to wrap her arms around him, returning his embrace with hesitation. In truth the knight was still shocked from seeing him again and was still processing the fact that after two years apart she was somehow back in his arms. What also surprised her alongside his sudden appearance was how happy he seemed to be at finally seeing her again. It confused the knight who had convinced herself that Crow had grown to resent her for leaving him behind without any explanation. 

After a moment, she finally forced herself to take a step back from him. She met his gaze and frowned as she felt a familiar mixture of grief and guilt wash over her. Penelope averted her gaze shamefully. "W-What are you even doing here?" She questioned him. "You shouldn't be here."