The following days felt just as hectic as the day prior. The knights were still scrambling to repair their camp and prepare for any future attacks. It left a rather unified sense of anxiousness amongst all of her comrades and Penelope was no exception. Having felt a little guilty for not being there when Younis attacked, she put in extra effort in helping to make sure the camp recovered. 

Her report to Mia and the other barons didn't go over well. Since her lead had gotten them to a dead end, it was clear that Mia had no intentions of letting her wander off on another patrol anytime soon. Penelope didn't argue against it much. She doubted much would change Mia's mind at the moment and aside from that, she didn't want to leave the camp with the state it was currently in. Whatever plans her and Crow would make during their meeting would have to wait until she felt the camp had recovered enough for her to leave again. 

Speaking of Crow, there was still the issue of whatever Gavin had caught him doing. The male knight hadn't let her forget that and brought it up on occasion, pestering her in hopes of her opinion about it changing. Unfortunately for him, it wouldn't. At least not until she spoke with Crow about it. Still, parts of his story did unsettle the knight slightly, even though she refused to admit it out loud. 

Eventually night fell and it came time for her to sneak off to see Crow. She let out a small yawn, tired from the work she had put it, and slipped quietly out of her tent. It had been a while since the last time she had to sneak off to meet him so nearly felt a bit rusty at it as she carefully snuck past a couple of her comrades. She had nearly reached the edge of the camp when she noticed Gavin was positioned on guard duty. The knight let out a small sigh, already guessing that he had done so purposely. She was tempted to try and sneak around him but decided there was no point in doing so. He already knew she was going to see Crow after all. She stepped out into his view and gave him a small nod of acknowledgement.

"Off already?" he asked her with a concerned look. 

"Yes. It's late enough." Penelope replied with a shrug. "I'll see you later Gavin."

"Penelope," he frowned. "please be careful. And remember what I told you. He's going to lie."

"I'm still certain you're wrong about this." she muttered and shook her head. "I'll be fine." With that, she turned and began to make her way towards the clearing at a brisk pace.