Penelope let out a small sigh as her father continued to question Crow. As the viceroy began to explain his idea, she listened with interest. She gave a small nod of confirmation as he mentioned her likely not having much experience climbing. Lack experience, she wasn't sure how well she'd do even if they were using a cord to travel down but trusted his judgement regardless. As he went on to say they'd just have to step out into the hall, she knitted her brow confusedly until he explained that he'd be posing as the king. 

While not the safest of ideas, the knight could see how it would work out. And if it did, it'd make the rest of Crow's job rather easy. After all, the guards likely already knew that she and her father were involved in the case so it wouldn't be completely surprising that she was the knight the king had picked to accompany him. It would just be a matter of making sure his real identity wasn't discovered. 

"That's not going to work." John snorted. "They could easily catch a glimpse of your face not to mention what you would do if they started to question you. Surely they'll think it a bit suspicious when they didn't see you enter the room to begin with."

"With three guards, they wouldn't want to risk coming off as incompetent in front of their king. With any luck, they won't question orders either." Penelope pointed out to her father. She smirked a little. "And if they do start asking questions, I'll handle it. It shouldn't be that difficult."

John stared at her and shook his head letting out a frustrated sigh. "This is ridiculous."

"It is." Penelope mused in agreement with a teasing glance at Crow before she looked back to her father with a confident smile. "But he's had ideas crazier than this work so I'm certain it'll be fine. You were the one worried about him getting caught."

"Yes and now I'm starting to regret it." John muttered dryly. He studied Penelope's determined gaze for a moment before giving a resigned sigh. "Alright, alright. Just be careful and as for you," he narrowed his gaze at Crow. "this better be your only stupid idea."