The moment the truth settled - that River had truly crossed into Shadow City and Seraphina had been the impossible bridge - everything shifted into motion.
Chaos, of the warmest kind, followed.
Arwan was the first to move, his shock giving way to purpose as only a seasoned ruler could manage. He clapped his hands once, sharp and decisive. "All right. That's enough talking. Since it's your first time here, let's have a meal together."
River smiled and nodded his head in approval of the idea.
Kethan was already halfway out of the room. "I'll handle breakfast. Something hearty."
Raven paused only long enough to place a steadying hand on Seraphina's shoulder, then he followed the other two out of the room.
Lucian turned to her next. "I'll leave you with the task of getting him some of my clothes. He can't walk around the castle looking like he just fell out of your dream."
