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At his mother's call, Warlock was confused. What was going on? But look, if mom said go watch @Royal, that was what he was going to do. He'd crossed an earlier trail of hers so it was easy enough to backtrack to find the girl. But even before she was in view, he called out, Royal! ears tipping around trying to hear a response. 

Maybe she'd even have an idea of what that call had to be about. He knew Kaertok was gone, but didn't think anyone would chase after them -- mostly because Arbiter was scary as hell. Kids leaving without permission? That was on their hides. He wouldn't recommend it. So maybe something else crazy was going on? He didn't know. He was just going to find Royal and make sure she stayed out of trouble until Arbiter said so.