Penelope walked with Rue to the other ladies sitting outside. Julie, Ally, and Eleanor had arrived together.
"My mother and Eleanor are inside speaking. They are writing to the queen. Today is meant for distractions. Even in the darkest times, we must find ways to have fun. It will worry your father to see you so sad," Penelope said, swinging Rue's hand to try bringing out her playful side.
"I will try my best to have fun," Rue promised, but her mind was elsewhere. "I sent a carrier pigeon to deliver a note to my mother. I hope to see her soon."
"I hope to see her as well. I want her to join forces with the others to kill Quinn. I would have liked for you to see Cassius be tortured and killed. It feels like he wasn't properly held for his actions."
