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As it turned out Penny was incorrect about where were in Penrose they were but she was still able to lead the way to a nearby diner, thanks to a quick google search with her eye piece. She set an easy pace to the diner, sticking mainly to rooftops or back alleyways

About a block before reaching their destination Penny would detour off in search for a good place to pull her disguise on and would let out a sigh of relief after she was once again wearing a human form. 

[color=9e0039]“Always nice to change out of that”[/color] she would say more to herself then to Rina as she started the last leg of the trip for breakfast. Her voice would be notably softer than it was when she was in her unsealed from, as well as lacking the harsher edge of static that normally accompanied it.

Rina for the most part, retook her usual stoic persona as they traveled to the Diner and taking the time to study Penny. She might have been out of magic power completely, but that didn't mean she couldn't still do her job. Hunt monsters and protect the weak as best she could...and assessing the threat a monster girl like Penny possessed.

[color=chocolate]"Hm."[/color] Rina gave her a frown. [color=chocolate]"That's a pretty good disguise."[/color] She commented idly, losing her own disguise. [color=chocolate]"Gotta say...I'm not used to seeing monster girls that don’t seem insane on some level."[/color] She stuffed her hands in the pockets of her jeans. [color=chocolate]"So I apologize in advance if I seem harsh. I'm used to fighting, not making friends."[/color]

[color=9e0039]”Pfft, you’ve got nothing to apologize for, I know I’m a statistical oddity. ‘Sides you’re no worse than some of the members of Beacon”[/color] Penny would say brushing off the apology as she put her hands in her jacket pockets [color=9e0039]“as for the insane bit, I’m not going to say I’ve avoided that particular downside”[/color] she would admit with a sigh [color=9e0039]“I think it has more has to do with the monstrous half of me then anything. It doesn’t run off emotion and desire like most other monsters do, just cold logic. Thus it’s easier to control my urge to break things, that and I try to keep myself sated in that regard with small acts or abandoned places if I’m in a bad way.”[/color] she would explain with a shrug [color=9e0039]“Least that’s how I understand it, not had much chance to talk with many other monster girls and I still feel relatively new to this whole magical girl thing despite nearing my year anniversary at this point so it could be something completely different.”[/color]

By the time she was done explaining they had made it to the Diner, a Denny’s as promised [color=9e0039]“I’ve got a hundred on me so feel free to get what you want”[/color] she explained as she perused the menu herself. She might be able to subsist of eating near anything but wasn’t going to spurn the chance to get a cooked meal.

Rina said nothing to her comments relating to her being an oddity, or her more violent impulses. Just a thoughtful hum as they walked into the diner and took a seat. Reaching over to the Menu and giving it a quick look over. Pancakes, hash browns, sandwiches, oh god it all looked so good.

[color=chocolate]"Hm..."[/color] Catching herself staring open mouthed at the menu, She quickly decided she'll be getting some Orange Juice, pancakes, eggs, bacon, an omelette and a salad. No, she wasn't going to be eating it all here. Some of it was for later.

[color=chocolate]"You work with Beacon?"[/color] Rina questioned, leaning over the table slightly. [color=chocolate]"That's a surprise. Didn't think those narrow minded idiots would give monster girls a chance."[/color] That was the only reason Rina had never joined up. She didn't like to have the restrictions of being able to dispense justice at someone else's definition of it.

[color=9e0039]”It’s a recent development”[/color] Penny explained as she made her own decision on food, which only differ in the part that she was getting a milkshake and a sandwich rather than orange juice and a salad. She wasn’t planning on taking any of it home either. [color=9e0039]”The Beckoners made a deal with my patron, that ended up with me working alongside Beacon, they’ve picked up another monster girl since then so it seems like they are changing their ways, albeit slowly, still it’s rather nice not having to worry about getting jumped by them anymore.”[/color] Most of Beacon still held onto their grudges against monster kind, or was just distant and distrusting of Penny but she was quickly learning to not care again as it just reminded her of high school.

[color=9e0039]”“So what's the story with Amaryllis?”[/color] Penny would ask after placing her order [color=9e0039]”“And does she always talk like she’s in a shakespearean play?” [/color] 

[color=chocolate]"We ran into each other yesterday when some psycho decided to use spirits to murder people."[/color] Rina replied, placing her order. [color=chocolate]"Long story short we decided we're a good team and decided to try and track 'em down. Us being at the stadium was a coincidence, though I think she'd probably say something about fate and roses."[/color] She mused. [color=chocolate]"But yea, she probably does. Some sorta patron thing I'd guess. Kinda makes me wanna shoot her myself, haha. Makes me glad sometimes I don't have one."[/color] She chuckled, leaning back in her seat.

Having a patron would have honestly made her life a lot easier honestly, even if she had to be ordered around by someone else. For one, she wouldn’t probably be needing to mooch off of monster girls for breakfast.

[color=9e0039]“All depends on who you get stuck with I suppose”[/color] Penny picked up her fork and started to twirl it aimlessly between her fingers [color=9e0039]“Mine is only about half a step above being on my own. As for the most part I get nothing from the bastard until He up and demands something of me from nowhere, and I’ll be lucky if I get an explanation as to why. That and he seems to like using my existence as his person favorite bargaining chip.”[/color] Penny half ranted. She had long wanted to get away from Laat, but never actively tried to get away from him due to fear, both of losing the only certainty in her new life and of the God’s reprisal.

Rina said nothing as their food arrived, immediately starting to dig in as soon as it was delivered. Ah gods, it had been a long time since she had a decent meal like this. Living on instant ramen and takeout was great, hell, she lived on that before she was a magical girl but it got old pretty fast.

[color=chocolate]"Sounds tough."[/color] Rina replied after a moment, though it didn't sound particularly genuine. [color=chocolate]"I for one am glad I don't have to answer to anyone. Means I can do whatever I want...usually just making sure people are safe...and hunting monsters."[/color]

Penny also dug in to her food with enthusiasm for much the same reason, as It was the first time in a while that she had gone out and gotten real, edible, food. [color=9e0039]“That not far from what I’ve found myself doing when I have the time, though more focus on the hunting part, harder for me to interact with normal people”[/color] she commented with a shrug [color=9e0039]“You from Penrose originally or just find yourself here by chance?”[/color]

[color=chocolate]"I've been here since I was a normal human."[/color] Rina replied dismissively. [color=chocolate]"...used to be a cop. Some stuff happened and now I'm a magical girl. What about you?"[/color] She didn’t seem like she was too interested in continuing this line of conversation about herself.

Penny couldn’t help a small chuckle at the simple way that the girl across from her described the transition into being a magical girl, still she knew better then to pry. [color=9e0039]“From out of town myself, been here two months, and it was my patrons idea to begin with.”[/color]

Sounded like she wasn't too keen on this whole thing still. Well, wasn't her problem as long as Penny wasn't going on some monstrous rampage.

The huntress quickly finished her food, having decided not to spend any longer eating than she needed. She already got the information she wanted anyways. Low threat. Not something immediately needing to be taken care of. Finishing her orange juice, Rina flagged down a waitress and got some takeout boxes.

[color=chocolate]"Sounds like your patron is a real piece of work."[/color] Rina grunted, seemingly mulling over something and taking a few moments before asking another question. [color=chocolate]"Hey, know anyone in the Beacon I could talk with?"[/color]

[color=9e0039]“He really can be”[/color] Penny would agree as she keep on munching away at her meal. [color=9e0039]“And yeah, Alicia. She’s one of the friends I’ve made, but more importantly the one only member’s whose numbers I’ve got.”[/color] She would explain, before borrowing the waitress pen before scribbling down a pair of numbers on a napkin and passing it over to Rina [color=9e0039]“Here, her number, and mine. Feel free to call me”[/color]

Penny would turn back to her food afterwards, figuring that Rina either had something else to do, or had filled her quota of dealing with people. Either way, Penny considered breakfast a success, as she made a few new acquaintances and had a amicable conversation over a meal. 

All in all not a bad way to unwind after a fight.

[color=chocolate]"Alicia, huh."[/color] Rina took the napkin, briefly looking it over before stuffing it in her pocket. She'd have to call Alicia at some point. Gathering up the food boxes, Rina gave one last look to Penny as she passed. [color=chocolate]"Thanks for the breakfast...you don’t seem half bad, so try not to do anything that’d make me regret trying to be nice with you."[/color] With that, Rina headed out of the diner.

Ah shit. She forgot to ask about the alcohol.