☀️ Arselia and Akonia

– Good afternoon, dear lady from faraway lands. I see that your shop continues to be like a museum, filled with many works of art. I would very much like to acquire one of them, the one that is most accessible to me, but I don't have about a hundred gems right now. Can I bring them later, or maybe you could be persuaded to give me a small discount, with the condition that I will definitely try to continue making purchases from you in the future? By the way, your tea looks quite tempting, I should earn some for it too.

– Good afternoon, healthy lady from these lands?... I would have to give up a third of the cost of this painting for a new duty, so I can't afford any additional risks or generosity, alas.

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But I can understand rudeness directed at me, but he, apparently, doesn't know you at all – these words could have sounded rather strange, given the history of their acquaintance, but still, they came from the heart.

– What does he even understand in this life, he probably has never loved anyone, – the phantom smiled at his words, realizing that until recently they were also applicable to himself, – perhaps he would not mind such treatment, otherwise, Arshelia is probably already tired of the attention of her numerous cleric-cavaliers, and there is not much point in them. But, to be honest, I never thought that I would gossip with you about priests. Maybe you are right, and it really is "not good," but still, this man deserved such an attitude with his own poisonous tongue. – Just like Ayano, Lord was able to ignore rudeness directed at him, but such an attitude towards her was not easy to bear. – Let him be glad that he remained alive.

That's why their acceptance was surprising to me. Your attitude has given me faith in your uniqueness, theirs – in my position in humanity and in a broader sense.

– Thank you, Ayano, you can't even imagine how happy I am to hear these words. Not only from your gratitude, but also from the fact that I really believe that you are ready to find a place for yourself in this world. After we left the church, I was constantly overcome by an unfamiliar feeling of fear that if I leave you alone for a moment, something irreparable will happen. I've said it before, but I'll say it again – that's the last thing I want. I think that most of those who know you will accept you as you are, but statistically, there may be people like Bruno, so... If this happens, please don't take it to heart. You are not alone in this world. You have friends here, and I will always be on your side, no matter what.

– Oh-oh-oh... – she clapped her hands – as much as possible, given the burden they carried. – Not bad. If I were in Nadia-san's place, while she is taking this interview, I would be embarrassed by the reversal of this question in relation to me. But I would definitely answer exactly like that. It's probably funny and arrogant to hear from a woman. Maybe this is a derivative of my profession – when there is an awareness of the transient nature of life, and circumstances almost daily confront you with something that should not exist, then some natural emotions fade away. Or maybe it's just stupidity, because, as they say, the absence of fear is a sign of a narrow mind... But let them argue about this in the lair of philosophers.

– The absence of fear is to chat with each other, forgetting about my presence. – While Lord and Ayano were talking, the feet of the three of them brought them to the doors of the restaurant. – Can this be called a sign of a narrow mind? – Trude smiled slightly. – Well, you rascals, thank you for your help, I'll manage the rest myself. Ayano. – After unloading the dishes, she directs a stern gaze at the priestess. – I don't know the details of your conflict with the priest, but I can roughly imagine what it is about. Remember well, if you do something to yourself, I will never forgive you. And Lord. – Now she looks at him with the same gaze. – During this visit of yours, you pleasantly surprised me. Keep it up, and maybe you will become a worthy person. – Trude was a little shorter than Lord, but taller than Ayano, but this did not prevent her from embracing them both tightly. – I hope you won't need her, but let a piece of me remain with you.

Blessing of Fire
Immunity to fire.