The air was tense. Riven's father stared at the two of them, their eyes locked.
"Little brother," the woman spoke.
"Elaine," Riven's father called her name.
"It's been years since we last spoke," the man said. He smiled, but for some reason, Riven's father felt tense when he saw the smile.
"I know it's been a while, Eric, but there is a reason I called you two." He grabbed the edge of the table as he spoke.
"I'm guessing it's not to talk about what happened before," Eric said.
"No, it's not. There's nothing to talk about anymore, no words needed," Riven's father said.
"But there is a need, little brother," Elaine said.
"No, there isn't."
Eric stepped forward, folding his arms. "You can't keep running from it forever, little brother."
Riven's father narrowed his eyes. "I didn't call you here to rehash the past."