It takes some time for Billy to figure out what's going on, but he ends up getting some info on what's going on, and some water for Teddy. When he goes back to find Teddy, he doesn't find him right away. He's nowhere to be seen among the small crowd, and Billy even dares to peek in a few of the huts to make sure he isn't missing him somehow.

But he's nowhere to be found, and isn't like Teddy to just disappear like that, except--

Billy's stomach drops, and he lets out a few choice curses. Of course Teddy would disappear if he thought it was the right thing to do, and especially if he thought he'd be saving Billy. But what use is his own safety if he knows Teddy's out and alone without any powers at all? They barely fended off the super skrull with powers and the other Young Avengers and Runaways, Teddy had no chance on his own right now. Which means Billy's nightmares will be coming true just like that, and he can't accept that.

He doesn't even think about leaving; Billy tucks his backpack away and heads toward the edge of the shield, ducking out when it goes up briefly to let a few people in. He doesn't really know where to start, but he takes off down the path, hoping there'll be some kind of sign. Anything, to show him where Teddy's gone.