A red tornado

"I thought as much. I was going to tell you, but I had no chance before you left. I was...busy. Which, as it happens, is where our story continues," he tells her, allowing his eyes to wander as he continues. "As I grew accustomed to these abilities, I immediately put them to good use. I kept an eye out. And an ear, as it were. My powers made conducting a search somewhat simpler, and since no one else was really looking for him...well, I took it upon myself."