The condition of the road begins to improve as you approach Candlekeep, you can see teams of workers maintaining the Lion's Way. The weather has begun to clear a little with warm rays drying the damp soil of the roadway. The working teams and their guards seems to indicate that the roads in these parts are significantly safer than other areas.

Spoiler: Lady Runa
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You notice that every time you speak, the dwarf seems to change his focus from the road to you.