Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-32598036-20160204010601/@comment-26018514-20160204014010

Lord Jaric wrote: Just because we didn't see him doesn't mean he isn't there. what purpose would a re-direct have? he's out of the loop, her "choice" would need to be restated if he were there, which the scene showed no indication of doing.

The most logical conclusions to draw are that he was either distracted, delayed, or left behind by Pyrrha. The first two indicate an encounter of some sort, while the third indicates he will come along afterwards or guard a position along the way