| Text | - "He has entertained Qartheen merchants at Ravencrag," Rona says pointedly. "There is no reason for that besides trade; in goods or in gossip."
- "Are we certain Ruvayn has been conducting trade with Qarth?"
- "How dare Ruvayn turn against me! He will learn [Your House] cannot be threatened."
- "Merchants of Qarth have been seen leaving Ravencrag," Rona reports in a fury. "Our 'ally' Ruvayn Oridane has been engaging in a secret trade."
- "We must find out what Ruvayn's reasons were for hosting these merchants."
- "I will talk to Ruvayn. We shouldn't assume he's turned on us without evidence."
- Rona snorts angrily. "If he is, then he has no idea what pain he's courting. He owes you his life. His mother swore him to alliance with you."
- "We supported his claim against his uncle last year," Rona prods. "We sent our sworn swords to Essos to help his mother rescue him."
- "Do you think Ruvayn is part of the plot against me?"
- "Remind me of our relationship with Ruvayn Oridane."
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