☀️ Arselia and Akonia

—Goodwill? No, I haven't heard of him. I can understand his argument, from a purely scientific point of view. And yet... life isn't as straightforward as we sometimes would like it to be. If there were no magic in our world, and the firmness of beliefs didn't give people new, unique abilities, and everything could simply be explained by the biochemical processes taking place in our bodies, then yes... But as it is, blaming the person himself is not always appropriate. As our village elder used to say: "it's not the spell that's bad, it's the setting that sucks," whatever that means.

—It's not your fault. Since my return, I sometimes don't even recognize Margel; so much has changed in such a short time due to various ominous circumstances. I recently came across a very interesting city guide dated June, by an unknown professional journalist, and with regret, I realized how many things in it are hopelessly outdated. I hope the author will one day be able to update this interesting work.

—Then we have an agreement. —Klin briefly places his palm on Sanex's hand. —Excuse me, instead of warming warmth, I will seal our promise with icy cold.

—I'm very glad to hear that. But to learn about me? —Klin, unlike Sanex, could not blush due to his condition. —I'm just a simple person with simple beliefs, who happened to stumble upon a not-so-simple curse, that's all. But... if this is really your wish, then as I said, I will try to help in its implementation...