[Pen nods, her hand squeezing around the haft of her spear, handwraps rustling a little. She'd be lying if she said she wasn't glad for company, and Felicia had this way of making her feel wanted that few others could duplicate.]

Always. I won't leave you alone in a place you could get hurt.

[She taps her spear butt on the ground for emphasis, a loud clack sound splitting the air.]

I'm an experienced explorer, after all. Or, other me was. Can't leave my maid friend alone in the dark.