"Vermillion, did you need something?" Tybalt grunted as Penelope approached him. 

The knight hadn't wasted any time in tracking down the guard captain after she left the Great Hall. After a bit of time asking a few comrades, she managed to find him out near the barracks. Tybalt had been directing a few guards in helping with unloading a new supply of weaponry that had finally come in. Apparently it was long overdue since most supplies headed straight to the warfront rather than the castle. It certainly made the guards eager to unload the wagon despite the cold weather. 

"Yes I just came to speak with you about my departure back to the warfront." Penelope said with a respectful dip of her head. 

"Alright." Tybalt nodded his head. He crossed his arms over his chest. "When will you be leaving?"

"In a couple days." she explained. 

"That soon, huh? I suppose I won't be scheduling you back on guard duty then." Tybalt mused. He paused and gave her a curious look. "How long do you think you'll be gone?"

"I'm not sure. It depends on how negotiations with Younis goes I suppose. I'd at least say a little less than a month at the least." Penelope replied with a shrug. "Why do you ask?"

"If you're gone for a long period, it'd probably be wise for you to empty out your room before you leave. I may need to use it to accommodate other knights that visit the castle." Tybalt instructed. 

"I see. I'll be sure to move my belongings out then before I leave." the knight agreed with a small nod. 

"Thank you...May your time on the warfront be short." Tybalt said with a dip of his head to the lieutenant. 

Penelope returned the respectful gesture. "Thank you, sir." she said before turning to head off. With some time to kill, she decided to make on last visit that was also quite overdue. Wrapping her cloak tightly against herself as a chilly breeze ruffled it, she began to trek back to the castle's entrance through the snow.