☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Playing hide-and-seek with you was quite entertaining in its own way.

"They have interesting ways of flirting... although, okay, it's just him. Erefir, despite all her friendliness, would tear my head off for such jokes."

- But what if you slip some poison into my drink? That wouldn't be good.

"Okay. I'm starting to think they really are a good match. 😅"

- Freedom in such a vulgar form is overrated. Do you think I'm here right now by my own choice? This woman fulfilled her duty to her monarch, that's all. There's nothing to be sad about in this story.

"If he's a spy, and Shen Shao practically admitted it, then it's not surprising that he has such a view of things. He's probably had to resort to seduction many times in the line of duty. Whether he likes it or not, the success of the mission comes first. It's too convenient a tool to ignore. There's no room for romance in such a lifestyle."

- Once, I showed up in the middle of the night in her chambers, and then...

At that moment, Alaria imagined Erefir grabbing her hammer and, by some miracle, not waking up the entire headquarters, chasing after him in her nightgown, while Shen Shao giggled.

- It's simple. A woman should motivate her man to do great things, which means she must meet or adapt to the deep needs of his soul, and these three women have done an excellent job of it, as is clearly seen in the achievements of their husbands. Well, and Kanade, I like her appearance more than the others, - he winked, - I am a man after all. And I also love to sing.

"If you indulge your partner in everything, they won't achieve greatness, and you will remain unhappy, regardless of whether you are a man or a woman. I'd like to think that the relationships between the couples described above were more harmonious, where no one had to sacrifice their own needs and desires."
— I hadn't considered it from that angle. I personally believe that a person should strive for greatness regardless of gender and whether they have a partner or not. As for family life, in my opinion, both spouses should serve as an inspiring example for each other and encourage their partner to grow professionally or personally, regardless of gender. But that's what makes us human and allows us to see the world through different eyes. Thank you for the detailed answer, Mr. Shao.

- So, how was it?

— It was quite good, almost like a concert in Carneola today, - Alaria nodded approvingly, - although I would be curious to know what you were singing about, because, not knowing Mindjin, I don't think anyone here can fully appreciate the song.
"I wonder if he also heard our singing with Erefir?"