Tyrion eventually found that Penelope had not left to get even with him, but she had moved where she sat.
Tyrion motioned for Matilda to move as he cautiously neared Penelope.
"What is my dear wife doing?" Tyrion asked, looming over Penelope to get a glimpse of the book in her hands.
"I am reading. Unlike some people, others want to have a peaceful morning after moving into a new home. We don't all get up on roofs and not think about how others would feel," Penelope answered.
"I am surprised you did not wander off to do something to get even with me. To scare me."
Penelope snapped the book shut. "Do you truly think I would get on the roof to make you panic? One of us has to be wise. You may rest assured knowing that I would never place myself in danger to prove a point to you."
"That pleases me. The leak is fixed," Tyrion informed Penelope. "A little water got in last night, and thankfully, a maid noticed it. Are you still angry with me?"
