☀️ Arselia and Akonia

— It's quite obvious, I must say. I'm actually most worried about Laikos. He's still a novice, — the inquisitor glanced at the burly fellow training in the distance, with a slight, but imperceptible, apprehension, — I wouldn't worry too much about the fire, unless some idiots decide to break into the arena. I handle it skillfully, and the woman is used to burns — it's one of the most reliable ways to quickly stop bleeding in the middle of a battle... — saying this, the Tanarian paused, — ...although, perhaps it's not something you need to hear, given your profession. I wouldn't want you to scold me for my makeshift methods, — she smiled, shaking her head.

— Arnissa seems like a professional, and she's been performing with the Soul Reaper for several years, but it's still worth taking precautions. Again, just in case there are some idiot spectators that someone doesn't keep an eye on. The poison of the barsikonda is quite a terrible thing, causing temporary paralysis and blindness, possibly even burns, and then, without timely treatment, even death. So, it makes sense to have something on hand in case that happens, if you haven't already.

And you know as much about knives and bars as I do, — Alarie immediately remembered Viktor Loss, who, according to his own stories, was capable of knocking off a head with a single accurate hit, — I'm not sure why Beata even agreed to such a performance, but I'll trust her as a professional.

What else can be done? Although, I would also ask the Beautiful Queen to dress more appropriately for a public performance. In our case, of course, we can always say that it's part of the performance, but even then... you need to have a good command of language. And something thematic, playing on the chosen image, would look more effective. Otherwise, even in some XXX place, the maids would be in just swimsuits... — remembering the LePote, who operated on a similar principle, the warrior stopped mid-sentence, — ...never mind. And it's too late to worry about the costume now, unless we hint to the illusionist to rummage through her wardrobe. And if not... maybe we should put her act closer to the end. Otherwise, during the subsequent performances of other participants, some smart alecks in the stands might make disapproving remarks, expecting a slightly different costume. It could cause discomfort to some participants or their neighbors, especially if they come to the performance with children, — having said this, she looked thoughtfully at the sky, — or maybe I'm overthinking it. I just like to consider hypothetical scenarios in my mind, each of which is based on a number of assumptions.

Noticing that her interlocutor had somehow become gloomy and wrapped himself tighter in his clothes, the Tanarian looked at the Lunesian with concern. — Are you okay?