Rona’s General Thoughts
I heard that the rebels that attacked the city just a day ago are now at some warehouse? If I was alone, I would’ve headed there right away. I know that’s what Mother would do; I’m afraid I can’t leave this group… but does that mean I put them above my family? Maybe I should walk ahead. Figure out what truly is going on. I mean, does that mean Father and Yasin are behind the attacks in Waterdeep that might bring harm to others? What are they doing? I need to find out. I need to get my head straight and focus. I know they are somewhere in Lower Waterdeep. Maybe I use this night to get there when everyone else is sleeping. The explosion… was it them too? Could I have prevented that?
Rona’s Thoughts on the group
Kerrick
He seems like he is struggling to trust us completely, me and Florian. Understandable, we’re not his kin. I wonder if he thinks I am suspicious now? At first I thought he was careful for a good reason with Florian, but I never thought I’d ever be looked at like that by him. Like I could be a threat. It’s like I got pushed into something I never asked for and now maybe he thinks the same of me as the guard that spat on me. But I know he cares about me… or did the whole rebel thing cut the bond we have… had?
Florien
Florien… Florien Wolfric… It’s a really beautiful name. I liked Sariel, though I must admit that does have a pirate-like edge to it, I shan’t ever tell him, not with Tarvo’s constant comments about him being a pirate, but it is funny.
But Florien… that’s beautiful. I agree with Tarvo… it sounds like a flower, a shy one that blooms only once in life. It hides away, but once it embraces its beauty it stays its mesmerising self. I hope you feel a little lighter now. Your smile feels warmer now, like a glimpse of true happiness. I think I’d miss this, the way you smile, hold my hand, your flustered self. Please never change… Always remember, you are not a butcher, you are an angel.
Tarvo
I heard him say that he loves stories. I wonder if I could write him one. I wonder what stories he likes. I feel like he needs it. I think I reminded him of his mother, and yes that felt strange, but… he is maybe still just a young boy that lost too much too soon. And if I could tell him a tale that he loves, then maybe I could even give him a piece of the childhood he never had. I think I could give him something like peace. I’m sorry, Tarvo… I feel like you are missing parts of yourself. You don’t always have to be strong. And what you did for Florien… thank you.
Rona’s Thoughts on specific NPCs
Aiko
Old Lady Aiko, I remember your words. They were like my mother’s when she told tales. What a sweet woman, though she seems like her thoughts don’t run the same way anymore; that must come with age. What she said rings in my head still. “Everything will be alright, you just have to go with love…” I wonder what other tales she has to tell. She made me remember what my mother told me about Waterdeep’s legendary wells that protected their people from the burning flames of the dragons, long before the Emperor’s age. I wonder what there is to find in those tunnels. Wells without water have more purpose than those with. I wish I could go for love, but I’m not willing to pay the price of hurting those who I love… I wish it was as easy as the old woman said.
Eliza
Eliza’s letter, my little girl. You didn’t forget about us. I am so proud of you, learning the flute and sorcery. I know you will one day be the mightiest witch in all lands. I will always sing an extra tune just for you. But what does the black rose mean… please be careful…
Nikki
Waterdeep’s shopping district has become an awful place. I have never met a more unlikeable person in my life, and I had to deal with nasty people, the worst kind. But this shopkeep, this little rat. If I see her face again, I’ll make sure to command her to hit her head really hard against a wall… over and over again.