@Red_August The other guy will be just fine and very happy in about two chapters. You don't have to worry about him. And he will get more development later on as well.
As for what they skipped, there is some more dialog and a bit of conflict and semi-fighting that was supposed to happen before the start of this chapter.
As for what they skipped, there is some more dialog and a bit of conflict and semi-fighting that was supposed to happen before the start of this chapter.