Penelope lifted her gaze back up as Hazel told her that his illness was the real reason for his absence. The knight grew tense with worry as she listened to the herbalist further explain the sickness to her and it's three phases. Her heart sunk as Hazel listed off the last one and announced that Crow had reached it. Her stomach churned with panic to learn that the thief was getting worse rather than better and at a rather quick rate. 

For a moment, the knight said nothing, merely processing the information the herbalist gave her. As hard of hit as it was, Penelope's worry soon turned into her trying to think of what to do to help and Jane quickly popped back into her mind. Crow had said that Hazel had dismissed the idea of working with the noble physician right away and if he hadn't been able to change her mind, Penelope had her doubts that she could either, especially considering she was a noble as well. However, that wasn't going to stop her from trying. 

A familiar blaze of determination gleamed in the knight's gaze and along with it a hint of desperation as she looked over at the herbalist. "Wait, before you go, I.. I want you to reconsider working with the physician I know." she declared taking a small step towards the herbalist. "Crow told me that he spoke you about but you refused.. Look I know you hate nobles. You've probably seen us at our worst so you have your reasonings, and I get it. I've heard stories.. Hell I've seen how some of my comrades act in battle." she gave a small snort and shook her head disapprovingly. 

"But I think you're making a mistake in choosing to let your pride get in the way of helping people." Penelope stated firmly as she met Hazel's gaze. "I won't lie, the physician I know won't be working towards the cure for the same reasons you are. She doesn't have the same values you have but she's skilled and a hard worker who can help you.. Look Crow trusts you and I'm sure you're a talented healer but surely it would help to have someone else working with you to find the cure. So please, reconsider."