Penelope rested her hand on her chin, eyes narrowing in thought. "Hmm, Beastlord, huh? Can't say I'm familiar with the title... but I know someone who might be. I'll ask for you."
Jayden's face lit up instantly, like a switch had been flipped in his chest. "Really? I'd appreciate that. Thank you, Penelope." he said, too excited to hide it. And the moment the words left his lips, he regretted how they sounded.
Penelope grinned slowly, eyes gleaming with amusement. "So... you finally had the balls to say it."
Jayden swallowed hard. "I… it came out subconsciously. I didn't mean—"
"Hahaha!" she burst into a carefree laugh, tossing her head back. "I love it. You're such an adorable little thing."
Jayden's cheeks flushed, a quiet red blooming across his face, but he kept quiet, biting back the bashful smile trying to surface.
"But, I'm intrigued." she said, leaning slightly toward him, "What made you so curious about this Beastlord anyway?"