☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- A petal has fallen,
It floats in a sake cup,
Awaiting its demise.

Everything that lives and is dead has some function, some purpose for existence, Emil-san, that is all. Those born to crawl cannot fly – do you believe in this principle? - she smiled sadly. - But thank you for your kind words, I see that you are a good person. Perhaps there is another truth in your words. And to you, EdgeLord-kun, for your light dispelling the celestial night, - in a monstrously unfair and scandalous gesture, she places her palm on his elbow for a few moments as a sign of gratitude.

- But still, - turning her gaze to their interlocutor, she adds calmly. - Before your last remark, I really hadn't thought about it, but we only have a few days. I am curious about who this acquaintance of yours is, but if he is kind enough to spare us some time, it would be unfair to abandon the matter halfway through. I hadn't even thought of that.

Feeling a kindred spirit in Ayano, the bard applauded her unexpected three-line poem. - No, I don't believe in that principle. We are only limited by the walls of our inner world. Whoever thinks they can fly will be able to do it, even if they don't have wings! And those who do not believe in themselves will not be helped even by wings! My friend, or rather, my dear friend, is a beautiful mermaid. I can summon her with a song, but I want to know first – will you offend her or not?
- If she does not offend us, we will not offend her.
- Is that true or false? Forgive me, my dark friend, but I sense a threat in your eyes and the aura behind you!
- You say you can read people well? - The Lord sighed, then looked into Ayano's eyes. - I swear by my love for my dearly beloved, dear Ayano, that I will not harm your friend, but! Only if she does not try to harm us, directly or indirectly.
- There is no light without darkness, and no darkness without light, it seems to be about the two of you! - The bard smiled warmly and turned to Ayano. - Can I believe in our dark friend's promise?