The next evening had Penny nervously nervously smoothing her blouse before grabbing her bag and making her way out of the room. [color=f49ac2]"I'll be going now. I'm not sure what time I'll be back, but I can let you know when I am,"[/color] she told Christian before leaving. 

Charles sat in his car outside the main lobby of the hotel. As soon as he saw Penny walk out, he got out and walked over to the passenger side to open the door for her. [color=f49ac2]"Penny! Hi! You look beautiful!"[/color]

Penny blushed and tucked a stand of hair behind her ear. [color=f49ac2]"Hi Charles. Thank you. You look very nice yourself."[/color] Penny wore a light pink blouse with some black bootcut slacks and some flats. She didn't usually dress this nice, but she wanted to look nice for her date. Her blonde hair fell in ringlets around her shoulders and she had light mascara.

They arrived at the movie theater and Penny blinked in surprise when Charles offered his arm to escort her in. She smiled and looped her arm through his. [color=f49ac2]"First plain mashed potatoes and now an escort? You keep surprising me."[/color] Penny realized that her statement couldn't come off wrong and she stammered to fix it. [color=f49ac2]"I- I mean, not that I didn't think you would escort anyone. Just that- most men don't."[/color] Penny felt her face heat up in embarassment. Most men with the exception of Charles and Christian, apparently.