"Furina performed her task admirably," And if there's a note of pain in that voice behind the sharpness, well, Neuvillette's voice has always be unrestrainedly telling of his heart. "Despite all of the pressure we placed upon her, she did not falter until the curtain fell, and the Throne of Hydro with it."

Which for some handful of people who are very well informed, is a very telling statement, especially when combined with the fact that Neuvillette has inherited responsibility for Fontaine.

"From the rain? Anger. Frustration and helplessness. The raw wounds of failure and grief." He pauses, and adds, "The ship's faucet water largely tastes of grief as well, though it is one that is older and dulled. The water of the rice patties and similar tastes lightly hopeful over the same, however."