[Brinniel]

The five of them continued to look about, hoping to see Mattius appear at any moment.
"Who was the last to see him?" Radagast asked.
Calentoliel spoke up. "It was I. As I went to search for firewood, I saw him wander toward the woods. He seemed rather distracted and was whispering something. Of what, I know not."
Calentoliel hung her head in guilt. She should've given Mattius a warning to stay nearby or at least questioned where he was going. But then again, it was unnatural for Mattius to just disappear. He usually knew where he was going and was able to get back to the others. Something was not right.
"This is not right. Mattius would've been back by now," said Endereth, as if reading Calentoliel's thoughts. "Something has gone awry."
They all looked at her, knowing what she said was true.
"The woods are not safe at night," said Radagast. "We must find Mattius immediately before trouble finds him, if it has not already."
And so the company headed in the direction of the woods, in search of their missing friend.