Penelope was glad that the rest of the walk to Aramoor was relatively peaceful. The few other patrols that they did encounter seemed to think Crow was just another knight so she was able to relax a little as they continued on their way. Once they finally reached the village, she watched as Crow moved to sit down underneath a nearby tree. Knowing that he was likely worn out from the traveling and poor sleep, she slowed to a stop, prepared to let the thief rest for a moment. However, Gavin wasn't as merciful. 

She shot an annoyed glare at the male knight as he insisted on getting to the tavern as quickly as possible. She would have argued to rest for a moment but she doubted Gavin would listen to her anyways. He was far too suspicious of Crow to hear her out if she was merely trying to defend the thief. Penelope shook her head and moved to follow the others as Crow led them towards the tavern. 

As they walked, her gaze wandered over the village curiously as it was her first time seeing it. The effect of the war were much more present in Aramoor than they had been in Whitebridge. Though the villagers seemed to be going on with life as normal, it was evident in the damaged buildings and gravesite that she occasionally caught sight of as they walked that the war had taken its toll on them. Penelope frowned to herself, feeling a tug of sympathy for the people of Aramoor. Her gaze flickered towards Gavin, suddenly feeling renewed hope that he would take over her plans for her after the war. Aramoor would certainly need the additional help and it was likely the other outer villages would need it just as much once the war reached its end. 

Focusing back ahead, she noticed they had reached the tavern and that she had fallen behind a bit. Picking up her pace, she entered the building after Olivia and swept her gaze over the inside. Unlike Whitebridge, it was a lot less busy and quieter. A few small groups sat around drinking and chatting quietly. 

"It's dull here.." Olivia sighed disappointedly as she crossed her arms over her chest. 

"They probably don't feel like they have much to celebrate here." Penelope mumbled with a small frown. 

Gavin lowered his gaze for a moment, seeming to share in her sympathy for the villagers, before turning to the others. "Well, regardless, there's enough people here to find the information we're looking for."

"Right." Olivia muttered calculatingly. She smirked and suddenly linked arms with Penelope. "I think I'll be taking Penelope with me tonight. Sorry boys." she winked at them. 

"Hold on." Penelope protested, narrowing her gaze at Olivia. "Don't I get a say in this?"

"Nope!" Olivia snickered as she began to drag her away.