The following day Penelope spent most of her time trying to figure out who would be able to take over as captain of cavalry for Bran. She walked around camp for a while trying to come up with who she would present to Mia. It wasn't easy though as she had barely any knowledge about how the cavalry operated anyways. At one point, she ceased her wandering and instead sat down near training area to watch a few knights clash swords as she thought. "Uh oh, looks like you're having trouble with something." She turned her head as Gavin stepped up besides her. The male knight offered a friendly smile and then moved to sit down, joining her as they watched others spar. Penelope shrugged her shoulders and let out a long sigh. "A little.. Mia wants someone to replace Bran and I've got to figure out some suggestions but I have no idea who." "I'm glad she's giving him a break.. He needs it." Gavin frowned, his gaze becoming distant for a brief moment which was enough to tell her that he was thinking of Alan. She moved to rest a hand on his shoulder comfortingly and the knight snapped out of it. "But uh, anyways, I might be able to help you." He turned to her with another smile. "I've spent quite a bit of time around Bran and his unit so I might have some ideas if you want to hear them." "Please." She nodded appreciatively. "Well, there's Ben. He's an older knight who's work with Bran for a long time. He can be a bit lazy but he's likely got the experience you're looking for to fill in the position. Then there's Alice. She's young and ambitious but she's a quick learner and could probably figure out a way to handle the job.. I mean, most of Bran's work is just organization and making sure the horses, wagons and other such things are in good shape for the next battle." Gavin explained to her with a shrug. "Aside from him leading the force during a fight that is." Penelope nodded as she listened to Gavin speak about the two different knights. However, she needed three options to give Mia. The female knight paused and eyed him for a moment before smirking. "They'll work... But I need a third option too... How do you feel about being it?" She asked hopefully. "Me?" Gavin raised an eyebrow at her. "I don't know.." "Why not? Sounds to me you spent enough time around Bran to know how to take over for him. Plus I'm sure even he'll agree your a good fit since it's temporary." Penelope assured him with a small smile. "I'll recommend you as well as Alice and Ben tomorrow." "Alright. If you say so." Gavin nodded. The two went on to chat idly, though Penelope was quick to notice how upbeat Gavin was after she said she would put him as a candidate for the temporary job. She suddenly felt herself rooting for her friend, hopeful that the barons would find him to be the best candidate. It would potentially open up a path for him to attain higher ranks by the end of the war, which was something she hoped for him, knowing that he'd use that power to help the outer villages if he could. --- As sunset came around, Penelope parted with Gavin and headed off to meet with Jane. She walked briskly, feeling a bit impatient to heard how the medicine had been working. She hoped that Hazel had been successful in treating Crow with the new herbs but couldn't help but feel a little nervous at the slivers of doubt that occasionally crossed her mind. Penelope focused her gaze ahead, trying not to get ahead of herself before they even heard from Hazel. The physician was already prepared to leave this time, having packed early. She turned her head as she heard the knight step into her tent. "Ah there you are. For a moment, I was worried you were sending me off alone tonight." Jane sighed "Never. This was my idea after all." Penelope gave a small smile. "Ready to go?" Jane nodded as she shifted the strap of her bag on her shoulder. Penelope turned and lead the way out of camp. The two walked quietly through the forest. Jane seemed to be deep in thought and the knight didn't bother to break it as she was focusing on getting to Myrefall. As they stepped out into the village, the knight felt a familiar pang of longing to see Crow again. She let out a small sigh as she tried to ignore it and focus on the tavern ahead. [i]With any luck, it won't be much longer... And by then, he might even be cured.[/i] She thought hopefully. Keeping positive, she opened the door of the tavern and stepped inside with Jane. She glanced around until her gaze landed on Hazel and made her way over to the table. The two sat down across from the herbalist. "So, how did the herbs work? Any results so far?" Jane spoke first as she dug into her bag to pull out her book. Penelope remained silent but she looked hopefully at Hazel as she awaited an answer.