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☀️ Arselia and Akonia

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-- On the tenth... That was quite a challenge. My parents spoiled me with gifts, and there was Master Romsan, plus relatives and some childhood friends. I'll have to rack my brain; it's harder than remembering the Ice Queen. Oh well, if I get it wrong, you won't be able to check anyway, -- she winked. She thought for a moment.
-- Actually, Mom gave me an amber necklace, Dad gave me an expensive collection of chivalric romances that I haven't read yet... As a bonus, I was allowed to try lipstick for the first time on my birthday, but I had to wash it off almost immediately... They said it's best not to rush with makeup; it's not suitable for little girls, and it can damage the skin if you're not moderate. The Master gave me a wooden sword. It's funny that I was a little offended at first that it wasn't real, but when I looked closer, it was a beautiful blade, with more patterns than on my dress, and it was brightly colored... Well, there were other things, like various candies, and my aunt and uncle gave me a nice ring, but I don't remember that as well; those three gifts were the most valuable to me.
"No wonder she's so cheerful and energetic, always smiling. She was surrounded by a loving family from childhood, who encouraged her interests. It's surprising that she doesn't miss home..." Alaria interrupted her thought mid-sentence, "... I'm starting to understand what made her set out on her journey. I wonder what's harder: to have a loving family and lose it, or to never have a loving family at all? I don't remember any warmth or affection from my parents, other than what was formally necessary. And birthday gifts weren't common, because "worldly possessions corrupt the soul" and "expecting rewards for simply living another year is a sign of greed and laziness." Rote-learned dogmas and emptiness. It seems like Erephir and I are so similar, yet so different at the same time. She even said that she traveled on her own. And now it's becoming clear why – it's a defense mechanism. I hope I bring at least some small amount of home comfort into the redhead's life. It's clear that she needs it just as much as I do."
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