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Kolyander 
Camilla had made it a point over the past months to be there for River, knowing what he was going on. She typically checked in with him everyday or every couple of days depending on what they both were doing. It hadn't much bothered her that the two of them hadn't really gotten out much now that they were a couple but it was nice that today they would be. Even it was just an hour or so together she hoped it would be enough to put a smile on her boyfriends face.
It didn't take long at all for Cami to spot River as he made his way towards her his dark clothing somewhat surprising her just a little bit. That's not what really confused her though. He was walking slowly, head down like he was deep in thought. This would have been okay but it wasn't something she was used to seeing. She didn't say anything though, not just yet.
Before long, maybe just seconds really he was there standing before her. No words but a hug. A true one at that. Not his usual funny half hug and grin that she was used to. No 'Hey' or kiss on the cheek. Something was wrong and Camilla could feel it the very moment she slid her own arms around him. Tightening her hold on him she moved one hand into his hair, in an attempt to let him know that whatever it was, he was going to okay. And there she stood, hugging him silently while different thoughts flowed through her mind. Finally when she couldn't stand the silence and worry any longer she spoke quietly.
"River, what's happened?" Quiet but there was clearly worry in her voice. Something wasn't right and she wanted to know, needed to know in order to help him.
As a Healer, one would think he should be used to these things. But what most people forget is that he's human too who has feelings. River concentrated on the warmth, and touch of Cami's hand, allowing it to soothe him. He'd been hugged by his sister, his brother Ryden, his mother...but it was just too much for the Healer now. He had been swallowing painful emotions for months now, and he was bursting at the seams. River, for the record, did not want Cami to see him like this. The woman he learned to love need not be sad for his sake, but just like any relationships, he couldn't leave her clueless.
The moment Cami spoke, River returned the question with a tighter hug.
"I...failed him, Cami..." the Healer replied quietly, willing his tears not to fall.
"Dad...he's gone...he passed away this morning..." the words betrayed River, as tears blurred his vision. All the frustration, exhaustion, stress, and disappointment flowed freely off of his eyes. Still encasing Cami in his hug, River reached out to his face with his free hand and wiped off the offending tears.
"Today's supposed to be a good day, Cam...I'm so sorry..."