Topher Tanner had gone out to run a personal errand in another place before he had planned to meet his father who had gone to finish a task while in the Palace.
However, he was unsuccessful in his task and could only go to where his father would be, ahead of schedule.
Sadly, he had not taken into account the confusing paths between the different palaces which had resulted in him getting lost.
Most of the servants were busy attending to the guests who had arrived at the Palace which meant that there weren't many people who could guide him in the right direction.
Thus, Topher Tanner had wandered around for quite a bit before he found a palace maid who had helped him find the path to where his father was.
Reaching the military annex of the Palace, he was informed that his father's task would take longer to complete and that he could return for the time being.