☀️ Arselia and Akonia

-- That's right. Perhaps Alaria and I will have to take on more responsibilities, and you will have to bring in a few more sorceresses from the Academy who can put on a good show without any preparation, whether it's controlling the elements or putting on some kind of fireworks display. Of course, this unforeseen event is unpleasant; it's a reminder that suspicious individuals should be avoided at all costs, or even eliminated in some cases. The city is too relaxed about this, which is another reason why I don't particularly love such places.

— I can also control the elements,” Alaria said, extending her hand. A flame ignited within it, gradually taking the shape of two human figures waltzing on the inquisitor's palm. “However, I can't say whether I'll be able to handle something similar, but on a larger scale. And it's all limited to just the flame that permeates my very being.”
Alaria decided to omit the words about suspicious individuals, remembering her fun adventures in Calcite, where a trio of brave soldiers were afraid of every shadow. Besides... Erephir herself, not long ago, persistently offered her tea and coffee instead of trying to arrest her. But at least the logic was clear: Shen Shao wouldn't reveal himself unless he had some trump cards up his sleeve. Perhaps even the very trump card that would allow him to protect Kridear. And this is not even taking into account the relationship between Mindjin and Welfern, which this incident would affect extremely negatively. A stab in the back, just when a conflict with Nephiria is about to begin, is something no one needs.

-- Riya, we have a unique opportunity to go on patrol around headquarters. What do you say? The time is right, and you've been free from your living arrangements for a while now...

-- The sky is beautiful at night, and now that there's less light in the city, the stars are even brighter. Let's take a walk?

— What an interesting evening today—everyone is inviting me for a walk under the moon,” the Tanar said with a smile. “We could even invite Klin to join us if he wants. Or do you want to discuss something while we're at it?