Questions without answers
The group makes its way toward the tavern, Calli and Olaf hurling false insults while talking together about past adventures, Elora and Kal walking behind and listening. Eventually all of you make your way to the tavern, where the Beldame awaits, with her herbal tea and a young initiate who is bright eyed and bit overwhelmed.
A moment later, Agrax and a fairly hung over Pious join the fray. The kitchen bustles, the smell of fried onions, toast, eggs, and pretty much anything anyone would want to eat. In short order, the food is ready and everyone sets to; for awhile there is very little talk and only the sounds of utensils clinking upon dishes indicate anyone is even there.
Eventually, one by one the plates are pushed aside, and carafes of kaf are brought out as the group discusses the next step.
"Well, the time is nigh. The end game approaches, I believe," the Beldame said. "The Black Hole Sun, the Riven King and the Wisp and Smoke tell a tale of daring and danger. Just as we prepare, I believe that the Gith also prepare. It is unfortunate that our ally perished in that last encounter. But we are stout and I feel certain that we will overcome our enemies. It helps that Calli has offered her services to our cause. Now, I've provisioned you with some items that should help.
"Now's the time to ask any final questions."