if one of the potions might have increased his speed and possibly his dodge or evasion abilities. He does seem to really be rolling, and that might explain why they have a moment to chat before X catches up to them.
I think they were both potions of healing, but ya, he does seem remarkable fast for a Fighter/Paladin.
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