Penelope waited a bit anxiously to hear what Crow had to say. As he explained that the king had actually decided to negotiate with Younis, the knight's eyes widened in surprise before a grin spread over her lips. So she had been successful after all. While she was ecstatic to know that all her work had paid off, she was now confused as to what the bad news was. She was just about to question it when he went on to explain that he'd be departing in only three days. 

Her grin faded as she realized that it would likely mean they'd have to put their courtship on hold, yet again. As glad as she was that they were a step in the right direction of ending the war, the news was incredibly disheartening. She had been hoping that they would get some time together before he had to ship off to Younis to strike a deal with their king. She met his gaze with a small frown, unsure what to say at first. 

As Crow spoke up first, she let out a small sigh. "It's certainly not... ideal." she mumbled in disheartened agreement. She leaned her elbows onto the table and gave Crow a half hearted smile. "We might just get one day but at least we'll have plenty more after your trip is over." It wasn't the best outcome but if they could at least start courting before he left would be enough for the knight. Having so many things go different than they expected and having to wait due to her own agenda, the knight wasn't sure she how much of her patience was left when it came to putting their relationship on hold. She wanted them to at least be able to take that one step forward. Even if she only really got to enjoy it for a day. 

At the thought of limited time, she blinked in realization. Now that the king was officially looking to end the war peacefully and she had done all she had came to do at the castle, it wouldn't be long before Mia likely requested her back to the battlefront once word reached the battalion. They may only be lucky to get a day at the castle but if she left at the same time as him, they could at least have a couple more days before they ultimately split. It would make her return to the war front sooner than expected but she didn't mind that aspect too much.

"Well... We might not get a ton of time together but I'll probably need to return to the battlefront at some point. If I leave when you do, at least we could have a few more days." she suggested. "What do you think?"