Meanwhile, Claire, having learned about the town from the elderly woman, proceeded to restock their hardly effected food supply from the same old woman - it seemed only fair given all the aid she had supplied in freely. A few minutes later, she had finished her shopping in all but one regard - the new sword.
Dropping off her purchases, she set off in the direction of the general store the woman had pointed her toward, only to find William exiting the same store, a new blade in hand. while he practiced with the blade, Claire doubled back; trying to avoid him and the potential argument. She made it three steps before she spun on her feet and walked back toward him, thinking "This is stupid. I'm no coward; why should I try to avoid him."
She tried to walk past him, intent on reaching the store and inquiring if the owner had any rapiers for sale, only to be stopped part way by William. Great... she thought with a mental sigh, keeping her real face stoic.