It had been a warmer greeting than the knight had been expecting. Penelope blinked in surprise as Alistair and Rikki scrambled over to her, the former even wrapping her up in a hug. After being the reason for Crow’s departure, she had expected a little more hesitancy at her appearance and perhaps some resentment from the thieves. While Rikki still kept a small distance, it seemed that Alistair held nothing against her. As for Hazel, well, the knight liked to think they were on good terms as well. Stepping back from Alistair, her gaze flickered over to Rikki as she questioned about Crow. 

“He’s not with me but he is currently in Silverpool.” Penelope began with a small smile. Her gaze flickered over to the herbalist as she walked over to join them. She was about to go onto relay the message he had given her when Alistair spoke up, giving her a questioning gaze and crossing his arms over his chest. 

“Why’s he in Silverpool? Last time he wrote us, I thought you two were planning some party.” He pointed out with a hint of confusion.

“We were. That was about a week ago. After that, we were able to convince the king to try to end the war with Younis peacefully.” Penelope explained with a small shrug. “The king didn’t waste anytime so Crow’s already on his way to Younis to negotiate with their king. With any luck, this war will soon be over.” Though she was glad to inform the thieves about the progress they were already making in the inner kingdom, that wasn’t the reason for her sudden visit. Waving her hand dismissively before the topic could be discussed further, she went on to add, “Anyways, I’m here because Crow wants to see you all. He said to tell you to meet him by the fallen tree halfway to Silverpool… I’m hoping you know what that means.”