Rivers watched the cascading figure like a cat tracking a fly. Elaine saw it too, and he opened his mouth to offer something witty about the pattern emerging —

But she was gone! Racing after them at pace he found quite impressive, especially considering the snow. Graceful as a sugar plum fairy, he thought, and found himself rather enjoying the view as he pitched into a chase behind her.

Loping to a stop a stride behind and just beside her, he craned his neck to get a look at the newcomer. Rivers' grin widened around his pipe.

Pleased t'meet ye. He said after her, but otherwise Elaine had the introductions sorted. He was happy to let her take lead; probably best to hear a welcome from a fellow falling star.

That glow, though, someone ought to be prompt about. Crossing over, Rivers dug it free of the newly made crater. Nestling the rune in the bowl of his pipe, he offered amiably, Impressive entrance, by the way. Brought the luck along too, I see.