A young man in simple brown robes answered the door, giving Mareth a slight bow and leading her to the library when she asked about Anastria.  The woman was sitting in a chair reading a book when the novice showed Mareth in, and waited a few moments before looking up at the elf.  Mareth recognized her as one of the customers that had been in the shop a few times, though they had never spoken at any length.  "Yes, can I help you?  Ah... you're the alchemist, aren't you?  I'm sorry, I can't remember your name..." she said, her voice sounding distant and bored, as if she were thinking of other things at the moment.