"What? When did that happen? Wasn't he supposed to be with you?" Ludwig asked,
Kaela shot him a glare, her fiery eyes narrowing. "Hey, statements like that can cause trouble if heard by strangers," she snapped, her voice low but laced with irritation. "You need to watch what you say, especially now."
Ludwig raised his hands in a placating gesture, realizing his mistake. "Right, right," he said, backtracking slightly. "What I meant is that he was supposed to be on your team. What happened?"
Kaela's expression darkened, her usual chaotic energy replaced by a rare seriousness. "Yes, that was the plan," she said, her voice tense. "The problem is that he went missing this morning, shortly after the names were revealed. I don't know if he got scared or if something worse happened." She clenched her fists, her frustration palpable.
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