Penny picked at the rest of her food and watched as Christian finished putting everything away. [color=f49ac2]"I'm not entirely sure what to do now."[/color] Penny admitted. This past month had been her constantly living in fear and plotting her revenge. Now that she finally accomplished her goals, what did she do now? Her life before was lackluster and she found herself feeling depressed at the thought of going back to mundane life. [color=f49ac2]"After we had killed off most of the vampires, I kept thinking about how much I admired Charles, Dylan and Annie. They risked their lives to help people. I kept thinking that I wanted to get stronger so that the next time something happened, I'd be ready."[/color]

Penny put her fork down and slouched back in her chair, staring up at the ceiling. [color=f49ac2]"Perhaps I'm crazy for thinking this is a life I'd be happy having."[/color] 

Penny's phone rang from the bedroom and she stood up to get it. There was no caller ID, but she knew it as Charles calling to schedule dinner for the three of them and their date. Penny stared at the ringing phone for a few moments, debating on ignoring it or answering it. She didn't know why she was so apprehensive. [color=f49ac2]"Hello? Charles?"[/color] She walked back into the living room area.

Penny listened to him talk on the other end and she gave a small giggle at some lame joke he told. [color=f49ac2]"That's not necessary. Let me treat the three of you tonight. How about that diner we met at?"[/color] He told her about a movie that was playing in the theater tomorrow night. Some cheesy horror flick about werewolves. 

"I'll be leaving town the day after, so tomorrow night would be great, if that works for you." Charles stumbled a bit on his words. He was clearly a little nervous and Penny wondered if he dated a lot. 

[color=f49ac2]"That sounds fine to me. I can meet you there?"[/color]

"No need. Let me pick you up." 

Penny gave him the address of her hotel and promised to meet him in the lobby before hanging up. [color=f49ac2]"I guess Charles is taking me to a horror flick about werewolves. Tell me, are those real too?"[/color] Penny asked Christian, curiosity lingering in her tone.