☀️ Arselia and Akonia

04.06
Events:

DESPITE the fact that it was Sunday, the chaotic fluctuations of the physical and legal laws of this world forced me to go to work. Generally speaking, for this reason there aren't many events, not counting this factor... I managed to place an ad in the newspaper, and various little things. Althouuuugh, well, some things did happen.

Personas:

RSI (aka Random Publishing Employee). Origin: random(x). Height: random(x). Hair color: random(x). Eye color: random(x). Personality: random(x). Additional: they almost printed my ad without specifying the address.

SM (aka charming warrior in a Sailor Moon outfit). Sweet and slightly clumsy. For some reason, she is afraid of T.

CT (aka Creature-Tentacle). Oya-oya, how he glows. So polite that he'll give me a head start, and seems flawless in everything, especially at first impression. In reality, he has some little secrets. Still, he earned words of gratitude from me for his work and kindness toward me.

CE (aka Tsundere Elf). They say she doesn't miss an opportunity to tease her customer, but that didn't happen with me... Apparently, I set the bar too high in conversation; it's hard for her to lower it. However, from what I've seen, her humor and manners are very good. People probably go to her partly just to chat.

KM (aka King of Metal). Also known as ZNNP (aka Orders Not Lower Than Five Hundred). Elbows wider than my whole self (not that this is much of an achievement in itself, but in this case, much wider).

PBSVB (aka Just Take Your Fist and Hit). Also known as KNHS (aka Must Eat Well and Sleep). A straightforward combat girl, which doesn't quite fit her place of work; another relative of SS.

US (aka Smart Listener). True enlightenment is achieved when you realize that provoking people to express their opinion is better than speaking yourself.

S (aka Scavenger). Oh, how he hates taxes...

UR (aka Obliging Knight). Crideans are usually calm, and UR is in some sense too, but he looks and sounds as if some unbearable burden rests on his shoulders.

Locations:

ZARYA. The smell of paper and ink, the noise of presses. Today's time is everything here; yesterday's is a useless artifact at an overprice.

TENTACLE. Here is the spirit of trade, here it smells of overseas.

RABBIT HOLE. Many items here are worthy of a museum... Others also for a museum, but one for adults.

HELLFIRE. Ready-made goods aren't sold here, no discounts for pretty eyes, but you can ask whoever you want — the best forge in town, or even in the country, or even in the whole world! I didn't actually ask.

IMPERIAL ARCHIVE. That's how I imagined the malachite palace of the Mistress of the Mountain in my dreams, only instead of perfectly smooth wood-paper walls, the latter should have stone ones.

PHILOSOPHICAL GUILD. It seems the local people don't love anything as much as expressing their opinions to each other on a wide variety of topics... But it is also a place for making new acquaintances.

Events:

SHAME ON ME. I forgot which day that wonderful event happened when CE gave me the best shoes of my life... The first? The second? Of course, this has no direct relation to the matter; apparently, that's why it happened. But I am extremely grateful to her. I would buy out the whole shop once I have more personal funds. Well... Ha-ha, except for things that are clearly not relevant in my life yet.

DEFINITELY on the FOURTH day, my conversation with SM took place, as a result of which a gorgeous painting ended up at the base, as well as some other oddities that would be hard to obtain in a normal situation. Truthfully, it was a bit awkward. Eh, how can I repay SM and CT?

I AM BEGINNING to learn the skill most important for me at the moment (and who knows, maybe in subsequent lives). Thanks to the imperial archive. Also reminded myself once more of the nuances of taxation. Overall, as usual, a pleasant, productive day.

05.06
Events:

THIS NIGHT I slept poorly: the soft duvet didn't warm me, it was too drafty from the ajar window, and when I tried to close it, I only suffocated for lack of fresh air, worsening the insomnia. Only later, after reading the news, did I understand the reason. Despite the mourning for the Mage Guild, work proceeded according to the usual schedule, starting with a morning visit.

THIS morning guest wanted to get a job as a secretary without any experience, which at first I wasn't happy about, but in the end we found common ground quite easily. And then there was another guest... And then...

Personas:

OA (aka Oh Artiiiiiist). Generally pleasant, has a keen eye, sees through people, but cannot tell a child from a dwarf. A paradox. Learns quickly.

PE (aka Fainting Elf). Perhaps I should have paid attention to her fainting spells immediately; it wasn't a good sign. Cannot identify a dwarf, take two. Skills are not bad, artifact is powerful, overall a bit too impulsive. More accurately, very. Very.

MS (aka Mr. Death). A very interesting person (mmm), but I had to decline the services.

SL (aka Stately Lady). Charms handsome men (although in reality, I charmed him, at SL's request).

SD (aka Samurai Jack). Loves dragons more than demons, although at first it seemed the opposite.

NM (aka NecroMancer). In reality, of course, the guy is harmless and even has some childish traits despite his lone wolf appearance. Despite this, guess what happened when he met me? For a foreigner, however, it's forgivable.

ZCH (aka StarGazer). Also known as NI (aka No Name). Guess what... Actually no, this particular foreigner understood everything immediately, or pretended to. Thoughtful, but what he thinks about — no one knows. Maybe magic, maybe stars, maybe history, or maybe something darker... Some things, as he says, he doesn't recall.

Locations:

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Events:

A whole sea of applications unexpectedly (or expectedly) arrived for the SQUAD. Essentially, it can be said that we are fully staffed, although this will only become official the next day.

A GUY IN THE SQUARE is scattering cursed paintings. Unpleasant news.

06.06
Events:

AT AN AUDIENCE with EV, I reported that the squad is ready for battle and tried to take the first quest. Also, our flag was approved.

A BIT LATER we strolled along Emerald Avenue, as I wanted to be aware of what's happening in Margel.

Personas:

ZMMO (aka Star My Windows are Washed). Very pleasant, I worry about her fate as if it were my own.

DY (aka Doctor Berry). Stern... Consists of contradictions. Knows the work.

ZN (aka StandardBearer). Blue paint on a snow-white background, simple but with style. Showed concern.

EM (aka Elegant Miss). Also known as UV (aka Ears Wither). Next time I'll be careful about asking extra questions...

BM (aka BusinessMan). Also known as SML (aka Too Many People). A hard worker, our kind of person; if he tones down the envy toward D, he'll go far.

D (aka Darius). Trader of everything and anything, made some money for himself.

Locations:

ORNAMENT. Embroidery faster than the speed of a clock hand.

RUMOR. A political almanac.

ABUNDANCE. A supermarket without frills, although they sell beautiful stones.

Events:

BY SOME MIRACLE yesterday's story was resolved successfully with T's assistance. In a very interesting way, I must say... I hope it doesn't come back to haunt me.

FIRST MEETING of the squad in connection with EV's orders. Made one methodological error that will have to be regretted, but otherwise everything is fine, not counting the still-mournful mood.