☀️ Arselia and Akonia

— That’s true... Sometimes fate deals unexpected combinations. But that’s just poetry. Well, I’m glad to welcome you to our base, Klin. It’s quite cozy here, isn’t it? It’s hard to overestimate the importance of a peaceful haven in these dark times.
The knight’s handshake felt firm and cold, but it didn’t seem particularly strange, after all, he had just come in from the street, and it was already November. Garret also settled into one of the available seats.
— What brings you here? Her Highness is currently away, and we’re waiting for news... Although, perhaps you’re not here on official business?

So, one chance encounter, and now he has to lay all his cards on the table. It wasn’t that Klin was planning to hide anything—the right-hand enforcer of the supposed leader inspired awe—but there was something comforting in knowing his companions when they knew nothing about him. On the other hand, they were all working towards the same goal, so perhaps all this political maneuvering was unnecessary, especially with the first princess’s private military group.
—It’s very cozy, that’s true. And the hosts are welcoming. —He cast an assessing glance at the other Carnelian soldiers. I wonder, are they all summoned like Garret? —And I came here simply as a colleague of Lady Erefir. I’m on indefinite leave from service, let’s say. —the knight explained briefly.