☀️ Arselia and Akonia

—I think you understood everything correctly. Although, one shouldn't idealize the way of life in my homeland, otherwise you won't notice how you end up in some kind of cult. Our alliance with the empire left its mark on peaceful life, and working for "unknown" figures was not uncommon. For example, in the past, a village healer only needed to take a walk through the mountain meadow in search of medicinal plants and offer a prayer to the mother goddess to relieve the patient's ailment and overcome the curse. But in recent years, some medicines for city dwellers have been made on the basis of Kridear herbs, the reagents of which can probably be found on the shelves of some "List" pharmacy. This is how we began to work not only for ourselves, but in exchange for iron coins, which were then handed over to the tax collection basket. One could say that such an activity is also harmful and unnatural in its nature, but I don't think so: if, thanks to our help, the hospitals of Margel acquired new, effective drugs, it was not in vain.

—The more listeners, the more valuable the story. —Klin encouraged his companion, walking forward. —Have you heard about the upcoming coronation? It's a pity, of course, that, given the circumstances, it is unlikely to be a real reason for joy, but... A simple person also needs to be distracted from all the November horrors, otherwise only psychologists will benefit.

—It seems that portraits are as easy for you as landscapes, it's interesting and exciting to look at it.

—In general, it is true to some extent. It is difficult to predict exactly what the near future holds for us, but there will definitely be trials. It may happen that there will be no time for such entertainment. Therefore, I agree that it is sometimes important to indulge yourself in such moments, rather than worrying about every penny. But it is also worth having some plans for the future, in my humble opinion. So that not only warm memories, but also they serve as an important motivation, allowing you to overcome difficulties. Strengthen your spirit and willpower.

—Alaria knew from her own experience that if you put things off, the moment can easily be missed, — my ideas about how to spend free time are not so different, hehe. I also actively keep a diary, especially when there are no other activities at hand. Sometimes I experiment a little with culinary recipes that I wouldn't dare to test on anyone else. I spend hours on treadmills or sword training. Sometimes I have philosophical and not-so-philosophical conversations with friends. Well, and books, of course. How can you do without them? Probably one of my main pastimes in recent months. But mostly on historical topics. Fiction somehow bypasses me, although I wouldn't mind it. And what kind of literature do you like? Maybe you have favorite authors or series?