☀️ Arselia and Akonia

-- Next question: tea or coffee? Since you've openly joined our unofficial philosophical circle, we'll have to show some hospitality...

"Considering the audacity, he'll probably ask for something else in the spirit of 'pastries, like on Tuesday.' Since he's reading a book over his shoulder, I wouldn't be surprised if he's also been sampling the snacks. There seem to be a lot of esteemed Carnelian citizens lately."

-- Instead, things turned out as they did... Although, such a fate is better than if some stalker were to douse her with acid, for example. Yes, despite the romantic sadness, her life wasn't actually bad in the understanding of most people, and probably in her own as well. However, it would have been harder for someone else, more freedom-loving.

"The second half of the reasoning sounds very close to my recent thoughts on the subject, when I was reading the biography of the queen consort. Still, it's surprisingly similar how much Erephir and I have in common, despite many differences. We could joke about 'doppelgangers from another dimension,' but neither of us is quite up to that role yet. We're just kindred spirits."

-- For everyone: Sir Shen Shao has honored us with a visit, -- the Nozenroth realized, saying all this. -- It's such a day that the most unexpected visits and acquaintances happen, isn't it? )

"Yes, today is truly a night of important guests. It's good that we built the headquarters in such a popular place – that means we won't be short of spectators tomorrow either. Pleased to meet you, Mr. Shao," the Tanarrian woman said politely, but deliberately avoided phrases like "nice to meet you" or "glad to meet you," "to be honest, your number one candidate stands out against the other two, who are in lower positions. If it's not a secret, what's the reason for this?"
"Still, the bright and energetic lover of balcony entertainment stands out a bit against the other two, more 'traditional' ladies. She and Zamia are, in fact, almost opposites."