[He knows how his physical signs of fear must be affecting River, wishes he could make himself stop, but it's the uncertainty eating at him. They could arrive at any moment, and who knew if a mere line of salt would be enough?
He cups one of River's cheeks in his hand.]
He couldn't protect her from the chess match. He's not going to let her be put in danger this time. Not if he can do anything at all to prevent it.
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[He knows how his physical signs of fear must be affecting River, wishes he could make himself stop, but it's the uncertainty eating at him. They could arrive at any moment, and who knew if a mere line of salt would be enough?
He cups one of River's cheeks in his hand.]
He couldn't protect her from the chess match. He's not going to let her be put in danger this time. Not if he can do anything at all to prevent it.