Daemon opened his mouth to reply, just as a commotion broke out across the room. His attention caught, he turned his head, and then golden eyes narrowed as he became very still, the temperature around him chilling slightly.

He watched as River attacked, her movements blurred by her speed, and then orderlies began moving in her direction.

"Mother night. River," he breathed, and then he was on his feet and moving without a backwards glance or a moment of hesitation.

[Heading for the freakout.]