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Rachel’s statement of choosing not to destroy was one that Penny was glad to hear, though her relief wasn’t so readily apparent. It was more felt in her aura than anything, a shifting away from the unyielding feel to one softer. That and a smirk at the obvious tsundere retraction. Though Penny wasn’t one to point that out.

Instead [color=9e0039][u][b]“Trust me, I’ve got plenty more where that came from”[/b][/u][/color] She would reply with a thankful nod. [color=9e0039][u][b]“Couldn’t go all out in the ring, for a few reasons, tracking down the Mirror isn’t so limiting.”[/b][/u][/color] She would explain before shifting off to stand on Rachel’s other flank. Penny was a member of Beacon after all, it was time for a united front.

[color=9e0039][u][b]“I don’t think it’s Mariette”[/b][/u][/color] Penny would say after hearing Sally’s recollection. She too didn’t detect any falsehoods, but now wasn’t the time to announce that. [color=9e0039][u][b]“Too many of her crew is missing. And her worry is genuine. Plus something else when we aren’t in the open.”[/b][/u][/color] She would explain. That didn’t remove one of Mariette’s followers, or Asengav’s followers really, but the distinction wouldn’t help at the moment.

Who might have done was up in the air for the moment. And Penny had that thought in the front of her mind as she once again surveyed everyone, though her serious demeanor would soften upon seeing her girlfriend. Penny would offer an open hand to MDP, a silent invitation for her to join if she wanted. As she did a realization struck her.

[color=9e0039][u][b]“I’d be willing to bet on the Mint.”[/b][/u][/color] Penny would say turning back to Rachel. [color=9e0039][u][b]“This is exactly their M.O. disrupt a stable situation, and start playing everyone against each other. If they get something useful out of it even better. That’s how they’ve always acted in Penrose so far.”[/b][/u][/color]