"You guys ain't pests." River said, taking a sip of her own lemonade, glancing around. Odd, Dad seems to have disapp-- "River, I'm really sorry, but I need to go. I'm getting called out." Lucas's voice reached her ears right as her thoughts purposed the question, her eyes turning on her father, who had slipped away and changed into his police uniform, only now having reappeared. "I should be home really soon. Beast, come on!" He said, turning as the dog trotted after him.
"Oh, uh, okay Dad. Guess you're going then." River murmured, watching as he quickly vanished out the door. Must have been urgent for him to go so suddenly-- And with company over. She thought, glancing back at the Greywicks.