And then go dance "Swan Lake." She was both of those things. Tiny and deadly.
This wasn't your choice.
Hannibal had said something similar. Deep down, River knew that was true. But she'd been conditioned just so, toyed with just so by the Alliance that she couldn't help but feel responsible. If she were just stronger, maybe this wouldn't have happened.
River sighed. "I know. I just... I was there. I did it. I didn't mean to do it," she said, shaking her head, dark tresses moving like water.