The Empire of Reimia (3)

— I understand you; I don't approve of such relationships either, and I see love as something sublime, but... — Imir hesitated again. — Don't you think that, despite the differences in our views, we are comrades and should support each other? After all, Yaspis didn't harm anyone, and everything was done with mutual consent...

— You're right; we should support each other — Parphinora paused. — I don't want to sound bad, but you know that Yaspis didn't just give her favor to Romeo, right? Moreover, I got the impression that she intends to do this with every gentleman in the academy. I'm not a man myself, but I know that not all gentlemen would approve of such behavior. Many of them believe that if a lady spent the night with them, she no longer has the right to do so with anyone else — and that's a perfectly reasonable and natural point of view that I share. Now, imagine if all the students at the academy found out about Yaspis's escapades? Imagine how many arguments would arise in attempts to figure out who she really loves? And how many young hearts would be broken if they found out that the person they like has already shared a bed with someone else? — Parphinora paused again, giving time to mentally answer all these questions — we should support each other. And I supported our group by removing the seed of discord before it could take root — her face saddened again — it's a pity that this turned everyone against me. Well, maybe our class will at least be united by a common dislike for me — she forced out a sad smile.