[River looked back, though she had to force herself not to flinch away from the regard. Being seen wasn't a familiar feeling, not really. She fleetingly thought of John Lennon, Rory would probably be pleased: 'Love is the answer, and you know that for sure.']

You can ask. I can't promise I'll answer.

[Or that she wouldn't lie. But Adora didn't need to know that bit. River was a very good liar and there were somethings she wouldn't (or couldn't) share.]

But first I think we need chocolate. Or wine. I am going to assume this place has something close to both.