☀️ Arselia and Akonia

-- And I'm curious... Wouldn't that be a little unfair? You know, I've always prided myself on bringing something new to this world, using the knowledge I gained from it... It's like learning a sport or a game of chance, and then beating the author who invented it. It sounds very impressive. Although, of course, I can't deny that I owe my modest successes to my own approach to implementing ideas, which is, in general, alien.

— And you still called me a romantic, — Alaria could only smile, — but I generally agree with your point of view. Recreating other people's inventions and trying to pass them off as your own... that's really low. Someone might argue that adapting to new realities is also hard work, but the idea still didn't come from your head. And there are also wonders of science to which the locals may simply not be ready. It's not for nothing that Gnosis is included among those celestial beings who are not welcome here. So, you really need to be careful when introducing new technologies. And you rightly said that the realities of our home worlds inevitably affect our perception and our approach. There's no getting around that. In fact, given the aforementioned problem with interdimensional beings, it cannot be ruled out that the basis of some of the technologies here may lie in knowledge from other worlds. It's just that neither we nor the locals are aware of this.

-- On the other hand, you did spark my curiosity... Maybe we should discuss your technological achievements sometime in the future, and talk to your tech-savvy colleague. I'll think about it. Most likely, I won't be able to resist. It's too tempting, I'm sorry. )

— And I wouldn't mind at all. Indeed, it should be interesting. What the heck, maybe I'll even pick up some useful knowledge from you, haha! Besides, when looking at some of the local devices, some ideas have already come to my mind. But I don't have enough practical knowledge to try to implement them. In general, I'm all for it!

-- If attempting to touch the external spheres of another person's personal space is a difficulty, then, yes, it probably is. Although you have a good reason, since you are from the same world, and you definitely have common topics. And besides, we were already guessing, and our guesses were confirmed: your empress works for the Overlord. That's true. With all the consequences.

The realization that Sonata had not only been in the city but had also worked for the same person and lived in the same villa that she herself once lived in gave Alaria a mixed feeling. Perhaps, if Naria had left her in service, she wouldn't have had to look for Sonata. They would have become colleagues right away. It's ironic how simultaneously far and close a piece of the world can be. And it cannot be ruled out that other "Reimians" are currently working for the princess.
— So, she's the one who's getting one of the stones now? — Alaria's hand tightly gripped the armrest of the chair, — What an ironic twist of fate. She could have been helping her on a deadly mission, but instead... — memories of the fight against Despair and all the preparations for it flashed through the girl's mind, and her grip weakened, — ... she was saving Welfern. What am I talking about? I hope she can handle it. She will definitely handle it. She is a strong woman. It would be stupid if none of us lived to see each other again.
On the other hand, if fate had not unfolded as it did, Despair would probably have taken many more lives. And Alaria would not have met the Carnelians, who are now her loyal comrades-in-arms. You can't let nostalgia for the past cloud your judgment. They will meet Sonata again. This will definitely happen.

-- There is some. Want some water?

— Haha, thanks, but I'm fine. By the way, another question has arisen, but it's more for all members of the squad. It would be nice to gather on birthdays, just in case. Times are tough, but that doesn't mean we can't allow ourselves small joys?