☀️ Arselia and Akonia

"Really?" Ayano beamed, then quickly added, "It's nothing, four o'clock is fine. There will be a notice stating that the opening hours are temporarily adjusted; I think it might even be more convenient for some. Many people are busy during the day anyway, and there won't be much to do there, just minor tasks. And the fact that I haven't done this before isn't a problem; the most important thing is that the person is good. On the contrary, imagine what a valuable and unique life experience it will be. In my homeland, this is a perfectly normal practice: when a family historically connected to serving in a particular shrine doesn't have a daughter who can inherit the duties of a miko, the tradition absolutely allows for the temporary acceptance of a suitable girl. Don't worry about payment for the work; it's completely normal. Or do you mean that, according to local laws, this is considered something unusual? If so, I have permission to conduct spiritual activities – both from the imperial family and from the patriarch, so everything is fine in that regard. But in any case, even if not in this form of gratitude, we'll figure something out..." She paused for a few moments, frantically considering all the nuances of the matter, then, looking at the worried face of the sorceress, made an effort, calmed down, and took a deep breath. "...But let's not jump the gun," she continued in a calm and reassuring tone. "How about I come to pick you up around four o'clock today? We can go there, I'll show you what and how, and you can think about it. Or we can meet there around that time."