Oh, she agrees wholeheartedly. She would like to keep her blood, thank you very much.

Yeah, her anxiety and trust issues are not going to leave her alone any time soon. Maybe she should actually learn to defend herself now? ... Oh god. She's as good as dead.

Oh. Perfect. So they won't really have to live with each other after all, because he's already planning to kill her in the arena. She's not even sure if she's concerned or relieved.

So... They seriously won't stop until one of these super funny games kills her, huh? Insert nervous laughter.

Quite frankly, Penelope is positively surprised by this trip so far. The area is pretty, she is learning things, and although the usual threats remain a part of the daily routine, nobody has actively tried to kill her yet. ... Come to think of it, maybe she should be worried.

Oh, most definitely. She is terribly conflicted about whether she should enjoy it while it lasts, or prepare for the infamous other shoe to drop. It means a lot to her that she isn't alone with these thoughts for once.

That does sound like music to her ears. Perhaps some non-threatening company could help her step all the way out of her shell for a change, even if it is only for a few more days. She just hopes Hallie won't regret inviting an anxious faerie to her fun excursions...

The museum actually sounds kind of fascinating... Maybe, just maybe, Penelope would be okay there if she had backup, so to speak. And if it backfires... Oh, well, then they can still go to see the gardens. But she would like to try, if that's alright for Hallie?

It is! She's actually excited for once, without any dark clouds hovering over her head.