Crow's obstinance was not well received to say the least. If anything, it only seemed to anger John even further. "Why you-" John raised his sword to strike. "You think I can't? Do you really think you're that important?" He moved to swipe at Crow with his weapon but the attack didn't come close. Instead, the sound of metal clashing filled the air as Penelope had quickly drawn her own weapon to block the attack. The female knight met her father's gaze with a fearful look as he glared down at her. 

"I won't let you hurt him." she stated firmly despite the panic she was feeling. 

"What the hell has gotten into you?" John growled and narrowed his gaze at her. "What are you even doing with this thief! You're supposed to be courting Gavin."

Penelope lowered her sword as she moved to get further between them. At his words, she shifted uneasily, unsure how her father was going to take the truth. "I know..but..but Gavin isn't the one I love." she told him, shaking her head. 

"And this-this criminal is?" he spat. He paused for a brief moment and then narrowed his gaze at Penelope. "Does Gavin know about this?" As Penelope hesitated to answer the question, John seemed to figure out the answer for himself. He clenched his jaw and shook his head. "This is madness." he growled. He lowered his sword and took a step towards Penelope, grabbing her by the wrist to pull her away from Crow. His gaze shifted over to the thief.

"I see you bare more than just a physical resemblance to your father." John narrowed his eyes accusingly. "Stay the hell away from my daughter. Whatever little manipulative romance you thought you had going on here, is done!"