Penelope spent most of her day with Mia. The baroness seemed fueled by the sudden discussion to heavily focus on their next battle plans. Tomas soon joined the two, eager to help out as well as spend time with Mia. Eventually their conversation of battle plans faded and the three just chatted and enjoyed each other's company. It was nice and it also reminded Penelope of what she would miss if she chose to leave with Crow. Over the two years, she had somehow found a more firm place amongst her comrades and was able to find some that even seemed to share her similar ideas and views. If she left, she'd miss their company. 

As the sun got lower in the sky, Penelope and Tomas parted ways with Mia to join the rest of their comrades for dinner as night began to fall. Walking besides Tomas, she side glanced curiously at the older lieutenant. "Tomas, I've been wondering... You clearly love Mia, so have you tried to court her before?"

Tomas blinked in surprise. He turned his head to look over at Penelope with wide eyes, looking like a startled deer, and a blush appeared on his cheeks. "W-What are you talking about?" He stuttered. "I don't.. I mean, it's not.. What?"

"Your feelings are pretty obvious for her." She said with a soft chuckle. The knight hadn't meant to get him flustered but it was a bit amusing to see him attempt to hide it. [i]No wonder Olivia always pulls this crap.[/i] She thought with a small shake of her head. "But seriously.. have you ever tried?"

Tomas seemed to calm down and let out a defeated sigh, accepting the topic of conversation. He shifted his gaze away from the female knight and shook his head. "No.. Of course not."

"Why do you say it like that? You love her don't you?"

"I do.." He blushed. "B-But I have no right courting her. I mean, she's a baroness. I have nothing to offer her.. Besides I don't think she's interested in anything like courting or marriage. You know Mia.. She likes her independence." Tomas gaze fondly ahead as he spoke. "It's one of the things I admire about her.. Anyways, I'm content with just being her lieutenant."

Penelope looked over at Tomas. His words partially reminded her of Crow and how he had talked about if she was willing to give everything up for him. She felt her heartbeat a little fast again, desiring to assure Crow of just how much he meant to her and just how much she did want to be with him. [i]I'm getting ahead of myself.. I still need to think..[/i] She told herself as she let out a long exhale. "Well.. You never know until you try." She mumbled to Tomas. She wasn't quite sure if Mia shared mutual feelings for Tomas, the baroness was difficult to read, but part of her found herself rooting for her fellow lieutenant. 

The two split up as Penelope made her way to join Olivia and Gavin for dinner, taking a seat between the two as they ate their meals. Olivia and Gavin began to squabble as Olivia make a couple snarky remarks regarding Gavin's strictness. Penelope didn't pay much attention to the two, not even bothering to end the argument like usual. The knight had a lot on her mind and was rather distracted. 

"Hello~? Earth to Penelope!" Olivia poked her shoulder. Penelope blinked and looked over at her. 

"Sorry.. What?" She asked

Olivia glanced towards Gavin before looking back at Penelope. "I was just saying how Gavin needs to learn how to relax... What's with you?"

"Nothing. Just thinking." Penelope replied with a shrug. 

"About what?" Olivia inquired curiously with a smirk. 

"I'd like to know this too. You were out of it earlier today too." Gavin added looking concerned. 

"It's nothing. Just the stuff I talked about with Mia today.." Penelope lied with a dismissive wave of her hand. Eying the night sky, she slowly got up from where she was sitting. "And I'm tired. I think I'm going to head to bed a bit early. I'll see you guys tomorrow."

"Alright.." Gavin said with a concerned frown. "Night."

"See ya." Olivia said eying her with a small smirk that Penelope didn't trust. 

However, she didn't say anything and merely waved goodbye to the two before heading off to her tent. The knight stretched and laid down but didn't go to sleep right away. She had a lot on her mind and wanted a bit of time alone to simply relax. Eventually the knight grew tired and closed her eyes, soon drifting off into a light sleep.