☀️ Arselia and Akonia

"First impressions matter more than second ones. You're crying now, but before that, I heard you laughing."
Erephir can't resist giving Nysho a handkerchief and patting her on the shoulder, then leads her to her room. After wiping away her tears, the redhead says:
-- Now, tell me, who are you, where are you from, and then I'll tell you how my liege saved your life, not sparing a part of his blood and physical strength for you. First, I want to know who I'm dealing with, what your name is, and what's going on in your soul...