It was nearing a year since Penny dropped onto his ship and into his life, dug a place in his heart, and then disappeared from his life once more, but Captain Cooper was true to his word. Not a day went by without a thought spared for her.

He tried looking for his realm's Penny, but had no luck. He was slowly giving up hope of ever finding her, and the men in his service were starting to feel his funk.

He brought them to this tavern as a peace offering, and hopefully as a way to drown his growing sorrows.

The tavern waitress sauntered over to his table.

"What can I get you boys?"

Captain Cooper followed the ample cleavage on display up to a familiar head of messy blonde hair and eyes as green as the sea. His own blue orbs widened in shock and his mouth dropped open.

"Penny."