☀️ Arselia and Akonia

— No need, just pay with hugs. Kilika gives Ayano a tight hug.

- I suppose this isn't... - the rest of the sentence is drowned out by Kilika's udders. After what felt like long hours, the priestess finally manages to break free, barely spending a single point of spiritual power. "The Cow Queen is dangerous not just in words..." - a thought flashes through her oxygen-deprived brain.

-- Miss Ayano, -- the gnome bows, appearing behind her. -- Thank you for honoring us with your visit. You look quite refreshed and radiant; I presume the rest did you good?

- Ah... Aiko-tan, - she struggles to regain her breath and responds with a polite nod. - Yes, I'm feeling better now... - she replies to the gnome, without specifying what she means. - Unfortunately, my expertise proved insufficient in that situation, but I suppose complaining about a couple of days of much-needed rest would be inappropriate. I'm also glad to see you are well after the successful completion of the mission. I hope no additional complications arose? Kilika's healthy energy suggests that everything ended well.