[ Ned hugs River back, because she also wasn't perforated by a sea monster, because she came and found him when he thought about her, and because her broken and disjointed message over the network has him, as is customary, worried. He understands her frustrations all too well, knows his inability to do anything to lighten or ease them, but all the same he wishes he could. ]
You know, it's pretty convenient being able to do that. [ He doesn't mind a bit of teasing slow-clapping. Not from her, anyway. ] Hello, River.
[ Ned wanted to see River because he intended to ask her for a favor, but he hesitates, now. Maybe it's not a good time. He hates to be demanding, to always take from her and never give anything of value back. He knows she must have other things on her mind, now, after what had happened to Charles, after the general shock and trauma that everyone had experienced during the attack. These things have a heightened impact on her, thanks to her powers - Ned knows that much by now.]
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You know, it's pretty convenient being able to do that. [ He doesn't mind a bit of teasing slow-clapping. Not from her, anyway. ] Hello, River.
[ Ned wanted to see River because he intended to ask her for a favor, but he hesitates, now. Maybe it's not a good time. He hates to be demanding, to always take from her and never give anything of value back. He knows she must have other things on her mind, now, after what had happened to Charles, after the general shock and trauma that everyone had experienced during the attack. These things have a heightened impact on her, thanks to her powers - Ned knows that much by now.]