☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- I can't promise anything... except that I'll try, - he nods.

Gaheris was slightly puzzled by the last phrase, but he decided not to dwell on it.

- Fire also has golden hues, at least not magical ones, - the priestess smiled and nodded again. - I hope you continue to light the way for those in need during difficult times.

Kayasa opened her palm and conjured a moderate flame on its surface.
- Orange with hints of yellow. Hmm...
- Be careful with that, don't burn my house down.

- Well said, Bors-san. Although, I must say, your appearance seems to have brightened considerably lately, - she winked privately at the entrepreneur.

- It's all thanks to you, Miss Aiyano...

- I apologize for such a long story. Bors-san and Kayasa-kocho have probably been there, but after the capital - with all its advantages - it seemed like a breath of fresh air to me, - she finishes her, actually not very long, story - shorter than the one she told to Naria. - I hope to return to Farellia someday. I still promised to bring apples grown on our soil and catch a bucket of phantoms, - she smiles slightly sadly, but not enough for others to notice.

- What a wonderful story. This country reminds me of home. - Sonata implied her home in Lariane, not Rheime, but half of those present were not familiar with either of them. - When Azarina recovers, we must definitely visit there, preferably all together! I am especially interested in the hot springs and gliders.
- Hmm... I hope they won't be used against us in the future... - Gaheris, in turn, could hardly believe his ears. - To be honest, this is not what I expected... not at all. Don't get me wrong, Miss Aiyano, I am very happy that everything turned out so well, but... Excuse me, bringing darkness after such a warm story is out of place.
- Exactly, - Kayasa nodded, - in my long life, there haven't been many such moments, and I haven't met a real mermaid, let alone had a picnic together! I'm also glad that everything worked out so well for you. After all, it's very nice when the expectation of the worst not only doesn't come true but also leads to something positive.