☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- What's wrong with you, dark soul? Is something bothering you? Are you feeling a bit down? Maybe I'm just a sundew flower? - she sighed. - Never mind, you don't have to answer; it was a rhetorical question. You're clearly not the type to be discouraged or offended by something like that, so I'll just say it straight, without sugarcoating, to avoid any ambiguity. There are various reasons why I might say "no" - some more contrived, others existentially important, and they all matter. But even if those reasons didn't exist, there's already someone I could go with. And no, it's not just "not a hindrance" - decent people operate on that principle. But since I haven't liked some of the signs of the last couple of days, I'll add that it's not the only obstacle. However, don't let that discourage you - becoming a decent person will gradually open up a lot of new, interesting, and pleasant paths and acquaintances for you that you couldn't even imagine before (including younger ones). And it's not something that happens with a snap of your fingers - you don't just wake up and become one - but in the long run, it's definitely worth it, and right now, by a wonderful coincidence, you're at a stage in your life where this path has unexpectedly opened up to you from the previously hopeless mess. All you have to do now is not stray from the path, and it will definitely lead you to a brighter place, - she waved her hand dismissively. - It sounds a bit tedious, but nevertheless, it's true. I wouldn't invent such scenarios just to get out of this situation...
Frowning, she puts her hands on her hips:
- But in general, that's not how things are done. Just like that, from scratch, without any achievements or irresistible charm, the vast majority of women will simply reject you, and they won't be as understanding as I am; instead, they'll crush your self-esteem, and you'll end up walking around, grumbling and feeling offended by the entire female gender - like some people. But you're not an ugly or stupid person; you have a good command of language, and you have the potential to achieve real success in this area, so you'll never have to pay women or resort to any tricks again. They'll be drawn to you from the heart - you just need to improve your manners a bit, understand? And first of all, "don't die," and don't let your friends die, but complete the mission well and return home - full of glory and success, and then everything will fall into place. So come on, don't daydream now; focus on the task. I don't want you to miss a beat, and then I'll have to read a eulogy for you. Okay? - she finished this remark with a perfect smile, full of hope for an adequate view of the world and their situation.