"Do you want it kept secret? She could say, hyperphotosensitivity, she could say any number of things. It's your life, your secret. She's good at secrets." River smiles and starts walking again since why should they stand in one spot only? He wanted to look around and things in her head are suddenly a little less heavy.

"Or she could teach you to fight. Or she could fight and you won't have to. I hold no claim to normal, even before and ever after." She twirls. "It's nice to meet you, Conrad, said River. I do hope we can be friends."

Enjoy that, snaggletooth.