The long-awaited day of the queen's tea party soon came, and as Tyrion promised, he accompanied Penelope in the carriage to be in the palace while she was there.
This time, Tyrion sat beside Penelope and held her hand, but his attention was elsewhere.
Penelope squeezed Tyrion's hand so he would look at her and asked, "What troubles you now?"
Penelope guessed it was something about Tyrion's visit to see Cassius. She was waiting for him to share what occurred, but Tyrion didn't speak of it.
"Are you worried about my time in the palace?" Penelope asked.
Tyrion looked down at where Penelope squeezed his hand. "No. I will be nearby if you need me, and Damien isn't to leave your side. I am thinking about a talk I need to have with my father. I shall let you know what it is if it goes well."
Tyrion gently caressed the back of Penelope's hand with his thumb. "Enjoy yourself today."
