☀️ Arselia and Akonia

— Believe me, I know all the hardships of a mercenary's life, — Alaria smiled, — I used to do it myself. It's a good way to broaden your horizons and meet people from all over the world, learn about their culture and the peculiarities of their mentality. But yes, it's a very dangerous profession, — the Tanarrian couldn't help but note the phrase about "acquired enemies," — and the income, in my personal experience, is not the most stable. Especially with all the expenses.

"Being a mercenary is still not as dangerous as being a bandit," thought Beata, but said something completely different out loud.
— Well, we have a stable minimum salary, but there are excellent bonuses for successful work! And yes... it's dangerous. I almost died twice on this job.
— And I was left alone in the middle of nowhere twice and had to find ways to get back on my own... I almost didn't make it.
— But again, good bonuses, good gifts, a good team, and very good management. Overall, there are more pros.

— Hmm, I'll keep that in mind. I've never heard of a mercenary group looking for a cook before. Usually, someone in the field makes do with rations, or even makes snake soup. You have an unusual organization, — the warrior said thoughtfully, and then quickly added, — but I'll warn you right away that I don't know how to make snake soup. This is just an abstract example, he-he.

— Well, that's what makes us an unusual group! We can use any talents, — on this phrase, Beata tried very hard to look Alaria in the face, and not at her talents.
— Snake soup... I don't think I want to try that, — Gillon remembered how Nisho gnawed on a raw snake carcass at night, and he felt a little sick. — Although, if there's nothing else to eat...