"I'm not just flattering you!" Gen insisted, smiling a bit as Penny laughed. "And they do! You saw how many wished to dance with you tonight. I'd imagine many of them wish to offer, but perhaps Mother has just intimidated many of them about asking." She lifted her shoulder in a shrug, then rolled back onto her side.
"Thank you," she replied with a laugh. "I must admit that I've grown rather used to myself like this, too. And I like you as you are, too, you know."