Penelope looked over at him and gave a small nod at his words. While she wasn't as quick to let it go, she did appreciate his efforts to just focus on the time they did have. After all, there was still a chance Mia would approve of her taking a leave from the battalion so there was no reason to let her worry ruin the time they still had together. AS he changed the subject, she shifted her gaze to look over nearby onlookers. 

"No kidding." she sighed softly. "I'm getting tired of all this gawking. I'm just glad their nosiness seems to at least stop at staring." Whatever gossip was going on after they spotted the thief leaving wasn't of much concern to her. Chances were they were all struggling to figure out where the thief was going and why he was even allowed to leave in the first place. As long as they start trying to question her or Crow about it, she figured she could tolerate the stares until they reached the inn.

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As the day wore on they finally made it to Sarton a little before night fell. Penelope was quick to notice that the further they got from the castle, the less looks they began to receive as the inner towns finally began to thin out and the homes became further spread out until they eventually reached the next village. Since it was growing late, there weren't as many people out so she relaxed a little more as there were far fewer eyes on them now. 

Ever since his injury, it seemed like they had to constantly be concerned about someone watching them or discovering them. Now that they were further from the castle and going to be alone until they reached the outer villages, it felt like a small weight was temporarily relieved from her shoulders. Though she was tired, the knight regained a bit of her excitement to get inside and be alone with him. 

The inn came into sight and she turned to Crow with an eager smile. "Well, looks we finally made it." she mused giving his side a playful nudge.