Camera cuts to showing River kneeling by the bed where Stace is lying, the two girls hugging tightly.

River
(Crying)
I'm just so glad you're okay! I was so scared!

Stace
(Reassuring)
I know... I'm fine though, really. No need to cry anymore. I'm just a bit sore, really.

They release their hug and River stands. She wipes her tears.

River
(Sniffle)
I'm just so glad you made it. I don't know what I would've done without you.

Stace smiles at her.

Stace
I don't know what I would've done without you, too.

As things calm down, Stace decides to get down to brass tax.

Stace
So, what's the plan? Are you gonna assume the throne now?

River
Yes. Elias and I spoke of it at the castle while his wounds were being tended.

She sits down on the bed at Stace's feet.

River
The castle guard is going to get the priest to officiate a private coronation tomorrow.

Stace finds that interesting.

Stace
(Curious)
Why private?

River
Well, I'm wanting a full one someday soon, but we kinda need a ruler immediately, you know? And I'm the only one up for the job.

Stace sits up in the bed.

Stace
Am I still gonna be your lady-in-waiting?

River
No, actually.

Stace is shocked, but when she sees River smile, she knows it's probably not a bad thing.

River
I want you to be my royal advisor.

Stace
(Shocked)
Whoa, me? Royal advisor?

River looks over at her with a smile, nodding.

River
Yeah. I think you'd do amazing at it.

Stace wells up with tears as she hugs River, who receives and reciprocates.

Stace
(Emotional)
Thank you.

River
(Chuckle)
No, thank you.

The two girls share a loving embrace, hugging quite tightly.

Camera pans away from their hug before cutting.