Claude wouldn't lie to her, the thought had crossed his mind. "It could have happened, but we won't know anything until we go look for him. Hector, Jerome and I will leave immediately." Claude stated as he guided her to a sitting position on the bed. He kissed her forehead and went to the closet in his room for something more than rags to wear out in the rain. He changed into a new pair of pants, a red coat, and a rugged pair of boots. His hands felt around the closet for a belt, and he froze once he found his father hunting belt. There was a small hatchet, and a large knife on each hip, and a small satchel full of Wolfs-bane. Claude's hands almost trembled as he donned his fathers belt, but he did so with pride. As he left his room and headed back to Stella's, he called out to Hector and Jerome.<br/><br/>Hector and Jerome both heard Claude's call and headed to where they thought they heard it coming from. Both men had a concerned look on their faces as they converged on Stella's room