Barrel arrived soon enough. Carver had him write a follow-up card as an "assurance" to be delivered with some potion ingredients. That was far from his mind as he was more concerned with getting garlic, unripe tomatoes, and a few other things before heading to the market for less specialty ingredients. They were definitely running low on alligator eyes.

"Hi, Agatha!" he said cheerfully, as he entered with a basket under his arm not only for carrying things back, but holding a few items to trade.