☀️ Arselia and Akonia

At the designated location, Klin finds his fellow countryman. He looked as if he had aged 20 years since their last meeting.

Klin himself didn't understand why his heart had led him to this place, but now, looking at his old acquaintance, he felt as if he saw a reflection of his own soul.
—Hello, my friend. —he said with a heavy sigh, nodding to the hermit. —Do you mind if I...? —he added, taking the empty bench next to him.