☀️ Arselia and Akonia

-- Ahem, Bea, Giy, -- the redhead paused for a second, speaking quite matter-of-factly. -- Excuse me for saying this, but it seems to me that you have formed some kind of incorrect impression. People don't talk to you about the topic not because they are embarrassed, and certainly not because they are judging you, but because there is nothing to talk about. Your backstory, while undoubtedly a very traumatic experience, does not put you in a disadvantageous position and does not tarnish your honor; rather, the opposite is true: someone who has overcome difficulties deserves respect. Imagine that someone accidentally saw you, having left your clothes on the shore, swimming across a turbulent river, with difficulty and at the risk of your life. Do you think the involuntary observer would think badly of you?

-- Forget it, there's no need to worry about it. There are enough other reasons to worry about in the world.

— I agree with Erefir. If someone looks at you askance because of your difficult life experience, that is that person's problem, not yours. You are a talented doctor who saves lives. An experienced swordsman who skillfully fought one of the most dangerous dragons in the world and emerged victorious. Just a loyal comrade. These are not empty words, but facts – you know that yourself. And we are witnesses to that. No one here thinks any less of you, believe me.