River heard the name, and could not help but tremble internally. Cliff H. Anger. The mere utterance of the name made him feel like it was a name that caused thousands to tremble in fear and exasperation. It was a name filled with incalculable power. How many trembled every time they heard that name? There was, perhaps, no real answer to that question!
The image in the mirror disappeared, leaving River with only a single set of instructions as it did: to remember his oath, and adhere to it strictly!
River closed his eyes and felt his power, and tried to understand it. It was so different from what he was used to, and what he had always seen. It seemed he would need to get a sword and shield.
A short while later, when Pearl returned, she noticed that there was something different about River, and the look in his eyes was no longer as helpless as it used to be. Before she could even begin to wonder what had happened, River suddenly picked her up, cradling her in his arms.
