☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- ... I was thinking, and suddenly I realized that I said something stupid – there are indeed people in our world, the Helesians, with the same or at least similar ears, but I somehow completely forgot about that fact. It's strange that I only remembered it now, after I finished the drawing and gave it to you. Sometimes I can focus on one thing and don't notice anything else; you wouldn't think I have the highest intelligence among most of the people we know. - The artist involuntarily massaged his forehead, considering Aiyano's words. - This feature of your culture seems counterproductive to me. From what I've gathered, people in your profession should possess the best human qualities, which means their descendants should become pillars of virtue for future generations. Or, let's say, a less fantastical situation than the one depicted in the drawing – if a certain Miko-sama remains the only representative of her people in the world, then her people will die out along with her, even though this could have been prevented. Wouldn't the Kami-sama approve of such a sad outcome? - He sighs. - Sorry, I seem to have inadvertently started "defending" the meaning embedded in my work and said something absurd, because it's obvious that you've thought about all these things without my superficial reflections. - He frowns. - For some reason, I'm too talkative in your company, but I should have expected something like that from the instructor's friend. That is, I mean that... Answering your question – yes, you can, and I'm flattered that you show me such a level of trust despite the short time we've known each other. As for the lessons... It would be great; it will be another reason to return alive and well after this mission.

-- Well, it's possible, but I'm afraid I'll lose on the first try, especially since I don't know... It would be better to practice first, but what can you do. For the sake of socializing, let's visit, -- the redhead confirmed this formally. -- Just tell me, please, how much money should I take, approximately.

-- Well, I don't know if I have time to work today. Maybe a couple of hours? And then I'll come back, see how my guys are doing, and maybe I'll need to help them.

- Don't worry, I'll treat you; it wouldn't be right to invite you to such a place otherwise. Okay, let's get to work.

"Is he perhaps a colleague from the arena? In that case, I saved the poor fellow from an unenviable fate."
— Oh, so he's a Barsikonda, is he? — the inquisitor tried to match the Soulrender's appearance with the description given by Septet, — I didn't recognize him. It's a little funny, because I myself spent some time there. I even managed to learn the language. Hmm, — she thought for a moment, — I'm curious to know how a traveling colleague relates to another traveling colleague, and how did you enjoy your travels in Calcite? It would be interesting to compare experiences.

- That's right, a Barsikonda. I see that you know about the wildlife of Calcite, but I myself have never been there, and I meant a colleague from Calcite, not a colleague I met there.