To be honest, Helena hadn't even been sure Rabastan was still in the village. She hadn't seen him, not that she remembered anyway, since before the attack on the castle. That seemed like ages ago, and at the same time, like it was yesterday.
Helena jumped when he appeared behind her, speaking in her ear. She hadn't been expecting it. Once her nerves calmed back down again, she turned just enough to swat him on the arm. "You scared me." She settled into a smile after tray and leaned lightly against Rabastan. "Where have you been hiding? I thought you were taken home."