by Kyrit » 07/31/2021 9:57 AM
Her hands now tightly cupped his cheeks again, keeping him from breaking their gaze. “For every choice you make, you might influence those you have touched, but they still make their own choice. Your words previously brought Strahd to the choice to release the target of his obsession to live her life as she chooses. You brought a nephew back to someone that had lost so much, and brought her the hope she needed to be confident in pulling her business back together.” She paused and with a small laugh and smile continued, “You boldly asked a powerful mage if he had any recommendations for stealing away an ancient dragon’s skull and left with quite a unique bag to borrow. You had influence in these decisions, but never, ever have you forced any of them to make their choices. Continue to make your choices, and heed the choices of those around you. Allow them to influence your choices, but never let them make the choice for you. Now tell me, since Leah has chosen to put herself in danger for your escape, what choice will you make now, my Friend?”