Noctisardor Bypass He'd never upset you, never forget you

Etienne’s absence had been keenly felt - but this time, rather than track him Anselm remained in Rivenwood. He’d known instinctively that this time, Etienne’s departure had been because of him. 

When he first scented Etienne’s returning tracks by the border he’d been tempted to ignore them. To pretend nothing happened at all. But something — maybe the tactful, graceful way Druid had handled him a week before — inspired Anselm to be better. To do better. 

Thinking it and doing it were two very different things, and all of Anselm’s noble resolve melted away as he saw Etienne digging alone in the place they’d met last. All the sudden, all those buried emotions and hurt overcame him and he could not help the accusatory question blurting from his mouth. Vhere have you been?