Penelope returned his smile as he mentioned wishing he could save all of his dances for her. The knight certainly wished she could do the same. Though she knew she wouldn't have as many men trying to steal time with her as he would women, it would still be difficult to entertain the few that would likely approach her. Female knights weren't often most noblemens first picks, but at this party she was going to be practically putting herself on display, both with her high connections and own wealth. While it was all just to convince others to join her campaign for the war's end, she knew it would attract a bit of unwanted attention as well. 

"Hopefully. I'd hate to keep dancing with strange men all my life." Penelope told him with smirk. Honestly, she wasn't even sure when there would be another party anyways. Perhaps at the war's end, there would be a celebration. [i]Or perhaps it'll be our own wedding..[/i] The thought brought a light blush to her cheeks, making her face feel warm. There were no strict plans for it yet and even though it wouldn't be a big party like the current one—she figured neither of them would want to make it a big thing, after all the only people that truly needed to be there was Crow and herself—but it would still have to be a noble wedding. Knowing her father, he'd want to stick to some traditions and likely make it a respectable party. 

She let out a soft sigh, thrilled by the thought that their dreams of finally marrying were just on the horizon and silently praying that the days until the party would go by swiftly. Focusing her gaze ahead, she fell into a comfortable silence as they crossed over the bridge. The knight glanced towards passing nobles, subtly making sure that Crow still remained unrecognized. Luckily they paid little mind to them and there was no trouble as they crossed to the other side of the river. 

Once on the other side, Penelope hesitated and moved to head off down towards the clearing they had originally came from. "So, would you like to return back first or shall I?" she asked glancing over at him. Knowing they'd reach the castle again soon, she figured it was best to space out their returns a bit just as they had done with their departures.