"Where is Badurad?" I asked Hroaldr as we headed over for the morning meeting. "I haven't seen him. He might be running late and will probably join us in the hall" I nodded although not convinced. I knew he blamed me for Laelia's disappearance and maybe I did deserve to be blamed. Throughout the meeting, I anticipated seeing him enter the hall but he never did. It bothered me... A lot. He wouldn't have, would he? "Inform whoever I am meeting next that I will be late for the meeting. Keep them entertained till I get there" I told Aldegar as I made a turn towards Badurad's quarters. "He is being childish" Hroaldr began "He is upset, I get that but this!... This is ridiculous" I made no comment as I increased my pace. I was worried, I don't know why but I was damn worried that he had don

