He takes a bit to get Rio'era situated with another caretaker, managing not to let on why he has to go talk to his friend. She doesn't think too much of it since she likes Clark, and seems to like the concept of friendship quite a bit.

The hour later, he makes his way to the fountains, sits on the edge of one of the pools and trails his feet in the water because it's subconsciously soothing. "I'm not sure how much you know about the hatchlings. Has Bruce mentioned anything?"