Nocturne Summit (m) This is why we can't have nice things, darling.

She seemed very happy to see him, which was incredibly gratifying. There was something different about her today. She seemed happy, for one. She also seemed to be more focused on him. It made her all the more alluring. Or, at least, that's all he thought it was.

"Taking a look at the damage," Penn answered with a smile as he strode up alongside her. After a beat, he added, "Wanted to see if there were anymore survivors out there waiting to be found." That part wasn't exactly true, but it supported the persona he was trying to portray. He certainly wouldn't have turned his back on someone if he'd found them--he did like the idea of himself as a hero. He just wasn't out trying to be one.

"You want some help? I make a great stockboy," Penn asked, shooting her a grin.