The two women eventually reached the tavern and took a seat down at one of the empty tables in the back. It seemed they had beaten the herbalist there this time so they relaxed for a moment as they waited for Hazel to arrive. Jane pulled out her book as usual, planning to pass the time with reading. Penelope sighed and leaned her elbow against the table as she watched the tavern door. 

"Hmm.. Penelope?" Jane suddenly mumbled as she looked up from her book and over at the knight. "Do you happen to know when the next battle is occurring?"

"Well it's not completely certain yet but I believe in about a week or so." Penelope responded with a shrug. "Why?"

"Just curious.. Hazel might be on her own for a while if the new batch of medicine didn't improve her patient enough. Hopefully there won't be much to change this meeting." Jane shrugged and looked back down at her book. 

Penelope raised an eyebrow at the physician, surprised to hear her even sound faintly concerned. However, she didn't get a chance to question her more about it as the front door of the tavern opened and the herbalist stepped inside. The knight gave a small wave to catch her attention before leaning back in her seat as Hazel joined them at the table. Jane lowered her book and gave a small nod of greeting to the herbalist. 

"Hello." The physician gave a small smile. "So how did the medicine go this time?"