Xylo thought about what had been destroyed in the forest. That friendship. He remembered how much Horius had given for him. He would not make the same mistake he did to him with her. With conviction, he responded “You mean so much to me. I would die for you.” Xylo knew those words were powerful, but he truly meant them, because if he didnt have a cause to die for, was living even worth it? He wished to create a bond between him and River that could never be broken. Not even by Horius’ pestering words.