544: A Master

As Caleb resumed his search for Adrian, he approached another set of people along his route, hoping that one of them could point him in the right direction.

The first person, a busy merchant packing up his stall, was initially annoyed by the interruption. "Can't you see I'm busy here?" he snapped, but upon seeing Caleb's earnest expression, he sighed and pointed down the street. "He's usually around the eastern training grounds in the morning. It's almost noon, though. Hurry up, or you'll miss him."

"Thank you, truly," Caleb responded, his tone grateful as he hurried along.

The second person Caleb approached was a young mother with her child. "Excuse me, do you know where I might find Adrian?" Caleb asked gently. The woman, distracted and trying to soothe her fussy child, barely glanced at him. "Adrian? Maybe try the park, he likes quiet places. Now, please, I need to attend to my son."