Jube noted that Kestral had left a long time ago, and still hadn't returned. Looking out the window, Jube began to worry; had something happened to her?

Jube got up from his chair, and headed into town with his dark green cloak. He passed many of the young men and women, dodging their glances as best as he could. When he made his way to see Robin, he stopped outside of the blacksmith's place. "I... Kes left to get some lavender from the fields... that was a while ago. Have you seen her?" Jube asked his best friends brother with a look of concern playing on his face.

It wasn't at all like Kestral to abandon him. When she said something, she meant it. Kes told him she'd be right back. Something must have happened, and he was extremely worried just thinking of the prospect. Kes was a strong woman, and for her to not return... he was growing sick in the pit of his stomach just thinking about it all.