River and Pearl sat on one side, while Cliff sat on the other side of the table, alongside the weasel and the bird. But now, Lex had spent long enough in the Land of River that he had thoroughly understood its history and its laws.
He'd been paying attention to more than just those two, so he had learned quite a lot - and in fact, probably now knew more about this place than most of the people who lived in it.
River was surprised when he heard the news that Cliff was the spirit of the necklace he often wore. But, in hindsight, it made sense. Why else would he be chosen by Cliff to help out, and why could only he see him? Between himself and Pearl, clearly he was in the better condition to act on his behalf. However, he was confused about why Cliff introduced himself in the way he did, and didn't like being called senior.
