☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Indeed. She's a good person, I'd like to get to know her. She reminds me a bit of Naryu... She's not stingy with us either. She built a headquarters, gives us money, and gifts. People... are much more important than all the money.

— In terms of generosity, perhaps, — it was somewhat amusing to hear Elrina compared to the future Empress, even though she would have handled such responsibility perfectly, — but people are still different. It's hard to imagine me treating Her Majesty to an omelet and coffee early in the morning or just inviting her over to sit and chat about this and that, indulging in all sorts of unhealthy pastries.

- I was on the verge. Just a little more, and I would have struck back too. Luckily, I left.

— I would have just slapped him back, heh-heh... just kidding.

- That sounds sad... The person couldn't find their own happiness and decided to make others unhappy. I think that in a different situation, he could have been reformed. At least, I want to believe that there is something good in everyone. But sometimes that good is buried very deep.

— Maybe it could have been, — she shrugs, — he died of old age, without regretting anything. I want to believe in the best in people, but for some, their character develops in such a way that sooner or later they reach a point of no return. Well, at least that's how it seems to me. Unfortunately, not everyone turns to evil because of their own misfortune.
"For example, Thiarr. You can feel that even if he hadn't envied his sister and had legitimately inherited the throne, he would have become a terrible tyrant. But Halmaldir... maybe he could have been saved. Maybe I failed as a friend. I could have done something. However... he was an adult and made his own choices. I'm taking on too much."

- Don't compare, who had it harder. You have your own path, your own trials, and the fact that I may have had it worse doesn't make your life easier. Don't devalue your own suffering just because someone else suffered more. You also deserve sympathy and support. Thank you for the offer, I appreciate it. And if you need support or a listening ear in return, feel free to contact me or Beate. We... know how to keep secrets.
"Usually... it was awkward with Klyn, but it's good that he knew anyway."

"Yes, I already heard it from Erefir. It's like a club of secretive people, each with some terrible secret. Maybe even more than one. What if Erefir isn't an outsider at all, but a homunculus created by Gnosis? Hmm... I'm afraid she would be very offended by such a joke, ha-ha! It's strange that it's my words that hurt such an unyielding girl."
— Thank you, — a warm smile, — I'll remember that. It's good to have people around you that you can trust. Unfortunately, not everyone can boast of something like that.
Having finished speaking, Alaria once again fell into deep thought.
— Listen, have you been to "Aquamarine" when you were running around the city with your plan? There's that... — the tanarisi girl tensed, trying to understand if Nadia had told her her name, — ... local socialite, who runs a beauty pageant. What do you think, should I go and tell her about tomorrow's plan? I think such a person might like it. It could potentially lead to future cooperation if Beate decides to continue with this kind of public activity. Do you think I should go there while it's still not dark? I was actually thinking of trying out a new outfit first, but I can do that later. Luckily, "Aquamarine" is almost next door. It won't take much time.