[oom] Behind closed doors

[riversinger]

River pushes the door shut behind Ace and turns back to face her mate, a sudden wave of tiredness coming over her.

The stress of the evening's events is clearly written in her features.

Again, love, I'm sorry, I didn't know where else to bring her.

Comments

[captainryan]

That's fine, Richard says, walking towards her and patting Dam as he passes.

He gathers her into a fierce hug. Are you all right?

[riversinger]

She melts into his arms, burying her face in his chest. This is exactly what she needs. He is exactly what she needs.

I am now.

[captainryan]

He holds her, just holds her, for a long long moment.

You have to be careful, River.

What would he do if he lost you?

[riversinger]

I was careful, but I had promised her, and I just -- I had no idea.

She knows she got in over her head, but what else could she do?

She doesn't let go.