Penelope smiled as he said they'd likely run into each other. She was hoping that they would since it would be a day or two before she was able to see him again. The knight felt a small burst of affection for him as she noticed his expression soften. She wished she could close the distance between them and give him a proper kiss goodbye but with the guards nearby, she didn't dare move any closer to him. "I love you too, Collin." she replied in a hushed voice. "I'll see you then."

She casted him one last smile before turning and beginning to head off to the staircase. Despite getting in a good bit of sleep, she still felt a bit tired and knowing she had a long trip ahead of her, it was best for her to go straight back to her room. Penelope eventually reached her room and stepped inside. Giving a long  stretch, she slipped out of her boots and laid down on her bed. It didn't take long for the knight to fall back into a deep sleep. 

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The next morning, Penelope woke up at a decent time. She blinked her eyes, trying to adjust her eyes to the sunlight that was filtering in from the window. She stretched and slowly sat up. Recalling that Crow would be there early for breakfast and that she had to meet up with the Lenz's immediately after, she hurriedly put on her boots and headed out of her room, beginning to make her way to the Great Hall. She hoped she hadn't sleep in enough to miss the viceroy for breakfast, wanting to get a bit more time with him before she would have to leave.