Wash it all away

Roana's head tilted to the side, her brow furrowing slightly as the girl spoke. Not in anger, but a sign of her processing what was being said. Acquired...so that was what the Abandoned had been called before...and the Voice had been one of them? And the barrier...it was part of a battle plan essentially, a way to bring an end to whatever war the Voice had brought to the people and the Old Gods. Perhaps she missed some of the nuance, perhaps the story was slightly skewed as Maea indicated, but the bigger facts of the story were unlikely to change. "I see..." she said quietly, trying to make sense of how this all fit into what Roana knew of the place and her own personal knowledge that might apply. But when Maea tried to make even a small comparison between herself and the Voice she quickly shook her head. "There is a difference between wanting more for yourself and what the Voice did. Wanting to have a safer home, more stability, opportunity to grow is not the same as seeking some sort of domination over the divine and unleashing the wrath of gods on everyone else. Some opportunities are earned, but the opportunity for a good life is something you're born with. Don't cut yourself short because of someone else's mistakes." "And this plan by the Gods to trap the Voice and her army? Well...in the business of war, we call it a grandiose failure. She is still alive. There are still Ascended. All this bubble did was punish innocent bystanders. It's time to call it off, and try something else. Don't you think?" Roana said with a small nod. Why had it just been Northaveners? A good question. "When we first arrived, Ronin, Ashetta and I all had a run in with the demon. We knew how it functioned, we realized it burned like dried tinder. That was just tactical. Remi...well I am not certain. Ronin pulled us all together but I know those two were good friends. It probably had to do with his ability to make magical items and fly, the former of which helped bring an end to the battle." she said, speaking in a very tactical manner. It hadn't been a decision made to insult anyone. "Well, if the farmers are concerned about the food supply, all the more reason for us to work together to get out of here." she said. No food meant a sure death. Breaking out? Well...there was a maybe for life. Roana gave the girl an encouraging smile. "I think you are very smart, Maea, and I appreciate you giving me some perspective. Could I count on you to help me bring everyone together?" ROANA be the heroine of your life