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she's a good friend!! hotheaded and a bit reckless, but she's a sweetheart under her bark and bite. she gives really good hugs... i don't think i've been on a quest with her yet, though. let's change that soon, okay?
she's super nice and really helpful!! i think she's the strongest out of the three of us? don't quote me on that, though. absolutely nothing can stop her, not even the sacred star. i've been on quite a few quests with her at this point and they've all been so fun!! let's do it again sometime!!
...well. that's that on that. just glad you weren't you for the back half of that ride. still deciding whether it's better or not that you didn't know about me, or get further into this mess.
i hope whatever's after all this at least treats you better, but considering barovia that's a pretty low bar to exceed, y'know?
Ally; Nora holds Ciela in close regard, due to connections she holds to Nora's home village and personal life. Appreciates the genuine interest and liking she took to her, and how helpful she was in freeing the Regor from the grasps of the Golden Wing. If she's honest, the fact that Ciela can singlehandedly take down a Wraith like The Zealot is... a little terrifying, even for her. Nora's still a little mournful of the lives Ciela had to take to achieve her goal, particularly Atle, but she's eternally grateful for the ends she was able to reach with her means and is glad that she eventually got her answers.
...She is curious about her budding dynamic with Patricia, of all people. They seem to be really friendly with one another... Are they...?
I'm still here thanks to you, and I'm not sure what I'll do from here on out. Kinda strange to know the one thing I devoted my life to for seven, eight years is over.
...Thank you. Thank you fer saving me.
MY SISTER!! There's not a thing I wouldn't do for Cici... not after everything she's done for me. She knows how to stand her ground and tell people what for while keeping her cool at the same time. ...I used to struggle with that second part. I trust her with my life and more, considering she's pulled me from death at least twice by this point. Ciela, if you ever need anything from me, say the word and I'm there. I love you, SO much, and I know you won't forget it.
I'm sorry it took that long to say what was really going on. Knowing you and your freaky mind stuff, you probably called it the second you saw me. You're a good ally to have. Betula, too.
...I have to get used to the whole "we're gonna be here for you" thing. Don't put too much thought into it, it's just... yeah. I'm sure you get it.
ัะตะบะฐ, seems tranquil for the most part but can be quick as a current when their mind is put to it. speaking of mind, i wonder sometimes, what are they seeing that we cannot?
You're really not supposed to be here, huh? You seem like you're either really tired or really confused about what's going on all the time. Not that I blame you. Somehow you've gotten us out of some hellish situations though, so... bonus points to you? I think?
You seem pretty okay, kid. Just don't get yourself into trouble, y'hear? I don't want anymore cyborgs pointing guns at us.
Don't really know much about them, really chill though. I can respect that.
Weird ass vocaloid lady! REALLY cool aesthetic, but sorta terrifying since she's involved with this sketch ass job...
...You really don't have to call me that, dude. I mean, you aren't WRONG, but STILL.
Ally; she was initially somewhat put off by their ability to read her just as well as she seemed to read other people, if not better, and when they called her out on her anxieties regarding the Rite of Return and making her be there when Lucy was killed (which, in retrospect, was perfectly understandable, and... probably somewhat necessary to get her to start warming up to the reality of the Broken Wraiths), she couldn't help but get upset. However, he's proven an ally to the party time and time again, and--like his sister--she genuinely enjoys his company and wants to try and get to know him a little better. If they're anything like their sister, though, it might be a bit hard to do that, but... she'll see.
Nora doesn't talk much, making her harder to read than most people. I appreciate that, there's less stimulation I need to focus on. Nora appears to have the tendency of finding me in sensitive circumstances, so she's had the unfortunate luxury of listening to me talk. I do respect her more than her other party members, and I find her company actually quite comforting.
Pet (Shared with the party); finds him a huge comfort. A bit taken aback at his true nature, but she's seen weirder things at this point. Takes some pride in the fact that she's the only one that can understand him (through Speak With Animals).
Nooooraa!! Food....
VERNIE!!!!!!! VERNIE MY BELOVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've come so far in the time that I've known you and we've made so many cool stories together!!!!!! Thank you for staying with me, really. It means a lot. The fact that we're here, and we're together... it's more than I can put into words. I love you, and I'm not going anywhere.
I love you so so so much. I know I don't always do the right thing, but I'm here and I'm trying differently every time. I'm not going either. We're stuck with each other, so let's make it fun, okay?
She's the youngest in our group, reckless, and tends not to think things through, but don't doubt her. Calypso's skilled and there's a reason she became a hunter so early compared to me and Janice. Honestly, without her, I don't think it would have been possible to stop the Allmother with just the two of us... Not to mention she's one of my closest friends. I'd trust her with my life and more.
KEOKEO! Our Dual Blades specialist! A bit more serious than she should be sometimes, but she does have a sense of humor, I promise! I've got a whole bunch of pictures of her smiling just because they make me happy. Don't tell her that, though, I feel like she'd get me for that one. But, uh, real talk? She's just as skilled as the rest of us. The dance she performs with the monsters she fights... it's a real sight to watch. Sometimes she pushes herself too far, which does freak me out, I'll admit, but what I'm trying to say is... don't you DARE underestimate her.
Acquaintance; She was the one to find him stowing away on the Regor when they were heading back to the New Keep. Respects his drive towards his goals, but is concerned about how his hyperactiveness and recklessness might get him into trouble. ...He'll do fine, though.
Partner and adoptive brother; incredibly proud of how far he's come on their journey to save the world. Would trade the world for him if she were able (and almost did). She couldn't ask for a better co-leader, a better partner, or a better brother.
He makes me feel safe and happy and like I actually like existing, even the hell of Barovia seems a little more bearable with her there. They don't want me to get hurt, River said they wanted to keep me around as long as he can, aloud, to my face, not to mention that night in Krezk... and to be blunt, he's also very selfish and sometimes wrapped up almost solely in what's best for him, but that's something they can work on. I had been giving myself space while also helping River the best that I can, and sometimes I feel like I can see a glimpse of what xe can be like, but one thing is for certain - I love them. A lot. My sunrise...
(CW: Occasional swearing)
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...Listen. This just got. Complicated. Really. Really complicated. I'll try and keep it simple.
They're good company. Always were. Good sense of humor, good voice when it doesn't instill my fight or flight response (not their fault), a bit of a reckless streak in them sometimes, but they always mean well. They've got something in their head too. If I had to pick one person that I'd trust, it'd be them. They understand me in a way the rest of the party doesn't, it feels like. They've shown it.
And that fucking scares me.
I'm scared of being seen for the first time in my life. And they've seen me. They saw me talking to the Old King. They saw me at the bathhouse. They saw me at Strahd's dance. And I'm scared because I've seen them too. And I'm not just talking about the thing in their head.
I saw it in their eyes before I kissed them. They trusted me. They were scared, but they trusted me. And I don't know what to do with that. Someone trusts me and I don't know if they should because I don't want to hurt them and I don't want them to get hurt by their own nonsense and. I care about them. A lot. I want them to be safe.
BY THE WAY, I KISSED THEM. I. YEAH. WE. YEAH. SHUT UP.
Cousin; doesn't know her too well, but admires her excitement in a way. Hopes the best for her in her training. Appreciates the forest wolf figurine that she was given as a gift from her, and endlessly appreciates and respects her for the construction of the Silent Savior alongside Taimi, her deceased sister. Don't worry; she'll only use it at the right moment, and she will carry them in her heart and in the flower petals all the same until then.
Party member; gets a little concerned at his impulsivity, but appreciates him all the same. Deeply hurt by the fact he was blinded in the Keep blast, but is incredibly proud of how far he's come. Proud of his and Dunlap's relationship. Knows he's there if she needs it, even if she forgets that sometimes.
Oh! Nora is kind, sweet, and a very valuable party member. She's a ranger with a very keen shot from what I've heard, of course I've never seen her in action really. But! I hear she can be super badass as long as she isn't asked to talk. Also, she was ring bearer to my wedding! All in all, I love her very much, like all my other fellow party members.
Party member; deeply appreciates his presence and comfort. Proud of his and Sparrow's relationship. Probably finds him good for conversation. Respects the role he's taken in being a peacekeeper for the party, as well as the strength he holds. Knows he's there if she needs it. Just about lost her mind when he died at the hands of the Child, but was equally relieved when he was able to come back thanks to the Fountain. But he really needs a Rite now...
Adoptive sister; respects her for keeping the party together and being the voice of reason, but worries for the weight she carries on her shoulders, in all degrees. Wants to get closer to her, and deeply appreciates the moments they've spent together. Does not blame her at all for the first decision involving the Rite of Return: She (Lucy) explicitly gave her all the time in the world to make that choice, and she felt at the time that it was the only one. She didn't know. Neither of them did. And the Bonded Ritual was her own choice all the same. She does not want either choice on this child's shoulders.
This child has died protecting her and her party not once, but twice, and Nora knows that she will face whatever's waiting for her after this hell carrying that.
Thank you for helping me regain something I never thought I'd get back.
Optimistic, empathetic, always trying her best! She's almost more of an angel then the actual angel.
Party member; cares for her and respects her battle prowess. Feels a sense of kinship towards her after learning she's a Seer (considering her personal history with them regarding the Witnesses). Appreciates the moments they've spent together, and how Sallie's comforted her time and time again.
Adoptive brother/sibling; considers him one of her closest allies. Appreciates their company and ability to read her mood (even when she doesn't want them to). Defaults to him if she needs comfort from someone, and would gladly do the same in return. Would lay down her life for his sake, and would take the life of whoever took his if he did the same. Notices the effect her letter had on them, and is eternally grateful that they're opening up. Instantly picked up on his backsliding after the Isetalo fight and was deeply hurt by how he was shutting himself off. Glad that he eventually caught onto his struggles and communicated them with himself and his loved ones... she has her brother back, and she won't let him go easy.
My sister. Good shot. I love her dearly, and I won't let go.