Right after Claurette and Tegan's team left, they were never allowed again to watch over Ned, or so according to a hunter that took over them. After they left White Rock Castle, Claurette immediately went on his own ways, leaving the other team. That was a day ago.
Now that Ned had seen and greeted them, it's time for his other business: to find Tiathe. In order to do it, he must have the proper scenarios tp guise his leave. Before, he might not have an idea, but after seeing the enslaved gnolls, he knew what he have to do.
"There's a cave not far ahead," Ned said to Claurette which gained him a raised eyebrow from the latter.
"And you know this because?" Claurette asked, standing over rock the size of a wagon overlooking shrubs and a stream ahead. Hands resting on his hips.
"Because—"