Penelope nodded her head in agreement with Crow's words as she grabbed the fabric of her cloak and wrapped it tighter against her body. "I'll say. I haven't been to a tavern for the joy of it since even before I was sent out to the war front." she sighed, watching the visible air puff out of her mouth as she spoke. As Naida jumped into the conversation, she listened as Crow explained that it was from their previous time working together. She gave a small mumble of agreement and focused her gaze ahead, hoping Naida wouldn't try to dig for more information about it. 

While she didn't do that, Naida of course had to poke at their closeness. Though Penelope actually agreed with the sentiment of them being a good team, she didn't want to add anymore fire to the flame. She looked over at Crow as he turned to her and returned his smile with one of her own. "That's for sure. I doubt I would have worked with you if not for that." she said with a small nod. 

Naida's eyes shifted between them. "What happened on that trip to Younis anyways?" she asked, her smirk remaining.

Penelope shrugged. "Mainly getting the staff from the castle. That was what the trip was for after all."

Naida rolled her eyes. "I know that! But come on, it's not every day a criminal and his guard end up as friends. William went on the same trip as you and he still hates him!"

"That's because William has a problem with his arrogance." Penelope snorted then added matter-of-factly, "We were in a foreign land and our interests happened to line up so I saw that working with him, even though he was a criminal, was possible. There's really nothing more to it than that." 

Naida pouted slightly, seeming disappointed by the lack of reaction from both of them. [i]I swear she's getting worse...[/i] Penelope thought with subtle shake of her head. The knight was growing tired of having to dance around the subject whenever Naida brought it up. She hoped that they wouldn't have to continue it for much longer now that the king had heard her out. It would all be much easier once they were able to start their courtship.