"Mhm," she agreed with playful cheeriness, crossing the room to head for the door once she was ready and giving his cheek a quick peck as she went by.
She left the door cracked behind her, holding her breath until she caught sight of Kura. Blessedly the older woman had her back to the hall as she sat in her chair and Penny quickly made her way out to greet her, leaning over to hug her from behind. "Sorry, was reading a lot last night," she mumbled, not entirely lying with that.
She settled her head over her shoulder as if trying to make out what her own teacher was reading, trying to maintain a casual barrier so she might not turn and catch Mal.
"Won't be useful to us if you're too tired, Penny," she reminded her gently, adding teasingly, "There's breakfast stuff in the kitchen if you want it for lunch."