The talking behind her back made Penelope on edge. She couldn’t quite make out what they were saying though. [i]It doesn’t matter... It shouldn’t matter.[/i] The knight told herself as she forced herself from glancing back at them. Finally she noticed one of them moving to walk besides her. The knight didn’t understand why but she was slightly disappointed when it wasn’t Crow. 

“So tell me about your trip so far. If I’m correct, it seemed you guys got here a little behind schedule.” Olivia said casting a friendly glance at her friend. Penelope was glad to talk if only to distract her from her own thoughts which were currently annoying her. “Yes, unfortunately we got a bit held up.” she said gesturing to her bandaged shoulder. The other knight’s eyes widened in surprise at the injury. 

“Not too bad but I’m surprised someone managed to get you that good. What happened?” Olivia said, looking at Penelope with curiosity. “Some sort of rebels. They captured us but they were really inexperienced so we escaped the same night.” She explained with a shrug. Penelope felt a twinge of guilt as she was careful to phrase it so there would be no need to mention Crow’s help during that time. It wasn’t something Olivia needed to know anyways.

“Rebels huh? That can’t be good... I’ll be sure to inform the king once I return.” Olivia said with a small nod to Penelope. The knight certainly could be serious when she need to be and those were moments Penelope truly respected. Penelope smiled and looked ahead as they entered camp. “William, we have a visitor.” She told the older knight as he looked up from his map.

“Olivia?” He questioned in confusion as the other knight grinned. Olivia made her way over to greet him and explain herself while Penelope hung back. She looked over at Crow and paused for a moment. She came close to asking him what him and Olivia had discussed but decided against it and instead moved to put down the wood she had collected.