At this point, Koltira knows that if he simply keeps looking, he will come across Martin--or something Martin has done, at the very least. He has witnessed more than he's intervened, being aware of the boy's likely reaction to him, and being interested mainly in the relative safety of all parties. But when he finds the throng of frightened people crowded around one of the city's buildings, he quickly realizes that mere observation is not an option. Taking Byfrost from his back, Koltira approaches.