☀️ Arselia and Akonia

— Huh? — the Tanarsian girl looked up from her reading and saw one of the people from yesterday approaching. — Excuse me, I was engrossed in my reading.
Alaria pondered. Was it worth reminding them where they had met? They might guess the reason for her recent visit. It could lead to problems if they were from the same sect that considers some of the laws governing the universe to be "unnatural." Although... they themselves had criticized the "bullies" not long ago. So, they don't seem to be.
— We could have met yesterday morning, — the girl finally answered the question. — Alaria Doran, nice to meet you.

Beata couldn't help but notice the thoughtful pause that their new acquaintance had fallen into before answering. What was that about? As if going to church is something bad! Although, maybe she's from a cult or some other kind of evil, who knows. But even if that's the case, she survived meeting Evgeny, so everything is fine.
— Alaria, nice to meet you! — she smiled. — So, I wasn't wrong. My name is Beata Laxse, and this is... — she turned to her companion.
— Gion Tamaris, — he nodded, observing the interaction.
— By the way, Alaria, how's the archive update going? — Beata continued. — We won't know if it's better or worse until we see it. On the one hand, so many interesting things have appeared, and this Baldr's school sounds really cool, but on the other hand... they removed the books on professions and combat skills, which is a shame.
— Yes... Well, at least it's open, and that's good, — Gion nodded.