☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- You know, you're probably right. This person lived in a time when members of the empire's aristocracy had significant privileges, and his more talented and hardworking colleagues from among the common people didn't have the opportunity to compete with him. And I will, of course, tell you about Yubin. It's interesting how life in our world has changed over the past thirty years... Although, maybe it's been even longer. It seems that you and I are from different times... Or are we from the same time? - Sonata put her palm to her forehead, trying to figure it out. - I arrived here more than thirty years ago, and you only this year, but during your lifetime, my name was well-known. So, what does that mean?

- You don't need to, and you did the right thing by refusing. This is not the type of modeling that you should strive for, believe me... And answering your question - I think I can handle it, what could stop me? Unless I have to leave the city. But I have someone in mind, although I'm not sure yet if it's possible. She already works elsewhere, and we're actually going to see her. ...You know, this might be a cynical approach, but every time I faced some kind of hardship, I would think about inviting the person who suffered to come under my wing. But I really think that for many of them, it would give them some new hope and a life goal to dedicate themselves to. After all, it has always given it to me and to all of us.

- Well... I'm not an expert, but you'll have to maintain order in the Temple, take care of religious and other items, organize and conduct rituals, deal with personal matters of parishioners, and work on many other things. Perhaps you'll have to interact with the government, keep accounting records, and so on. And what if there are many parishioners? I have no doubt about your diligence, but I think you'll agree that this is an important question. And I don't agree with you about the cynicism; your approach could very well save the lives of those who are desperate. Sometimes, all we need to get back on our feet is someone's helping hand. The two of them arrive at what is still the not-yet-burned-down headquarters of Carneol, where they find Astellia busy cleaning up.