☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Yes, that would be wonderful, - Aiano nods, trying not to let the image of the prior intrude upon that bright thought in her mind. - And there's also a very sweet girl working on the gliders whom you'd surely become friends with.

- Then I shall look forward to that introduction. By the way, Aiano... Mm, perhaps this isn't the best time for it, but if you think about it, when exactly would such a time ever come? If you have the time and the inclination, how would you feel about me teaching you to make friends with a sword? 

Title

- I'm not sure whether it wouldn't go against your convictions, and perhaps the Imperial style of combat might not suit your personal worldview, but do give it some thought, alright?


Imperial Sword Art (Sonata Reim's version includes only the katana)
A fighting style using the katana; does not combine with others. 
10/10 AP to unlock, 2000 XP to learn.
+0.5% to evasion per point of Perception
+0.5% to accuracy per point of Agility
+3 to SP
+1% to critical hit chance per point of Intelligence.

Sword Dance
2/2 AP to unlock, 1000 XP to learn.
The character's successful attacks strip positive effects from the enemy and prevent them from using skill and equipment effects for one turn (Intelligence roll vs Spirit). 

Crescent Moon
1/1 AP to unlock, 500 XP to learn.
The character also deals damage to enemies on cells adjacent to the target. 

Dash
2/2 AP to unlock, 800 XP to learn.
The character deals damage to all enemies along their straight-line path of movement. +3 to movement speed and double the critical hit chance for this attack. Cooldown: 2 turns.

Quick Blade
2/2 AP to unlock, 1000 XP to learn.
Two additional attacks (75% damage)

Moon Dance
3/3 AP to unlock, 1500 XP to learn.
All characters around the swordsman (+2) receive up to 12 attacks (total). Cooldown: 3 turns.

Full Moon
3/3 AP to unlock, 1500 XP to learn.
Barrier: the character's magical energy (equal to MP) protects them from damage. Should the barrier break, remaining damage is nullified.
Discharge: the character may spend 1 HP to deal damage to all enemies in a straight line (10). The weapon deals bonus damage from MP. Combines with the "Sword Dance" and "Crescent Moon" skills.
Regeneration: the character may skip a turn to restore (Intelligence*1)% of magical energy.

Flowers of Night
3/3 AP to unlock, 1500 XP to learn.
Active ability: the character attacks a chosen enemy and reduces their maximum health by (Charisma)%. Does not stack. This attack has twice the speed, and the character overcomes obstacles in their path. Cooldown: 2.

- You do love to fly your flags, Bors-san... Are you speaking of the town, or?.. Believe me, I understand you more than well — for me too this was unexpected — and that is the mildest word that comes to mind. If you want to know what I think about it, then... — she tilted her head, spent several seconds formulating her thoughts, then spoke with utmost seriousness. — I am inclined to feel that your... not very wise, yet quite noble impulse of the heart, which evoked in me, besides despair, also a feeling of gratitude, was not in vain and could have influenced such an outcome. I cannot judge with certainty, but what I do know is that sometimes certain people need a particular push in the right direction to escape the spiral of despair. And I will try to prove that to you. As it happens, I myself have grown tired of despairing as well. So... until this moment I had not thought of it in that light, but I believe your deed, albeit not in the manner intended, still saved me, — she smiled and bowed to the honorable master thief. 

- Thank you for your kind words, Miss Aiano. Time will tell... Out of respect for you, I shall endeavor to look toward the future with hope. 

- Well said, Kayasa-kocho! I propose we jointly apply therapeutic efforts to gradually bring Bors-san out of his state of skepticism. I'll handle the external factors, and you the internal ones — and within six months we positively won't recognize him. That's when he'll finally understand, because at times, even without ill intent, he underestimates women. And you'll still have many good moments ahead, and I will definitely introduce you to that mermaid once we all pay a visit there together with Sonata-chan and Azarina-chan. You'll like her, I promise.

- Well then, now we all share a duty, both to ourselves and to one another, to live long enough to see that day. — The witch clapped her hands. — May this promise dispel all manner of darkness and any obstacles on our path until that event comes to pass.

- And so, that's the story, — the priestess summed up. — Strange how everything turned out, of course... Life can be stranger than fiction, — with these words she cast her gaze over the whole company — the invigorated master thief, his eternally young woman, and two aliens, one of whom is also a fallen monarch with furry ears.
- I'm very glad we managed to catch you here, Kayasa-kocho. And Bors-san — I don't suppose this needs to be said aloud, but still — keep me informed should anything come to light regarding that matter. Fortunately, you now know where to find me. And as for everything else, Kamisama-tachi will help us.

- I am also very glad, Aiano. I hope you will allow me to consider you my friend and extend the same sentiment toward me in return. 
- If anything comes to light, you will be the first to know, don't worry. Margel is a big city, but not so big that we couldn't all stay in touch with one another.