River opened her mouth to say something but shut it. Lucas walked by them, then noticed River`s look. He knew what she was thinking about, it put a pit in his stomach, he couldn`t imagine what it must do to her. "How are you?" He asked quietly. "I`m fine." River said coolly. Lucas gave her an unbelieving look. "Okay. I`m going hunting, mind if I take Trodaire? That wolf can be useful."
"Sure." River replied. Glad for a distraction. Lucas turned and walked away. "Come on." He called Trodaire, who followed him.
She turned back to Xylo, thinking on what she would say.