☀️ Arselia and Akonia

"It feels like they've already philosophized more in Carneol's headquarters today than the entire guild has in its history," Garrett thought, observing the discussion. He also thought that it was unheard of – they were treating an exposed spy with information like a valued guest and engaging in heartfelt conversation with him, offering him everything but bread and salt. In another group, he would have been apprehended long ago and locked in the basement for further investigation, even if he were the son of a senator. Or something even worse would have been done to him. But Erephir, of course, had her own vision of the situation, which Shen was quick to take advantage of. Nevertheless, just in case, Aster remained on alert, ready to react to the commander's signal if she suddenly decided to change tactics.