I need to post as well, but I have no idea what is going on right now XD
Hey! Perhaps Maleficient was the one who kidnapped Ascot?Alternatively, he wandered off. Not every temporary absence has to involve drama, but that's just me.
He could meet Haku, orsneak up at the convo between Yubaba and MaleficentThat actually sounds like a good idea, since it'd provide further incentive for the conflict that will be happening later in this world between him and Thomas