☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Daughter…? - she blinked blankly, and Nihon-chan narrowed her eyes suspiciously, which made them even narrower than usual. - You look just like you, only without ears... Even the uniform is the same... Although, that could just be the artist's vision. Yes... you definitely look like you, I have to say... The name sounds nice, except for the word "Reim"... Never mind, never mind, I'm just kidding. You've managed to do in these months - which feel like decades - what Reim himself couldn't do in decades, which felt like months... Uh... I mean... in years. A few. Two or three. Ahem, ahem, - she cleared her throat to change the subject. - So... I just want to say again - I really gave it my all just now. You may doubt Miss Cosmos - that's your right, but not the other aspects of the ritual. I'm willing to swear on my own life - no Reimean in history has ever received what your husband just received. So, realize that and be grateful!... ...Not to me, of course, but to the great forces of our universe... This isn't just empty cultural fluff. I... believe that you and your husband, who has influenced you to such an extent that he has shaped you into who you are today... are more than deserving of this. And don't forget! The word and opinion of a miko-sama is law! I hope you didn't really think that all my existence, according to your "Lepezhka," is aimed at flattering goyim?... - she gasped in indignation and, not knowing what else to add to her defense, decided that actions speak louder than words - and simply embraced the former sex empress, pressing her face against a chest that, while not as impressive as the original, was still meaningful in the situation.

- Ayano-sama, we look not at the color of a person's soul and their origin, but at their character, - there was a certain sternness in Ahuri's voice, more characteristic of her sister, - and believe me, when I say that you two are the most worthy of people.
- Ahuri and I are very lucky to serve you, - Ahuli agreed, - although if our savior had turned out to be someone unworthy, we would have rather slit our own throats than subject ourselves to the dishonor of serving someone who did not deserve it.

- ...I believe you. It may not be easy for me to say that right now, but... at one point in my life here, it plunged my soul into a pit of indescribable despair... Fortunately, there were close people who managed to pull me out. One day, I'll tell you that story, if you want. For now... arigato, Ahuri-san, Ahuli-san, - Ayano made her 90th bow. - Even though I've been through this period... it means more to me than to anyone else in my "position." You know... in my native "lands," they were bloodthirsty, murder-obsessed demons and ogres. I... ...had to personally eliminate some of them... - her hand rested on the gohei case and squeezed it... but after a few moments, she relaxed - ...So, learning that you belong to such a clan, I couldn't help but feel tension... If you remember our conversation, you might recall my... hesitation before activating the release mechanism. Please - don't take it personally. Now I realize that it was unfounded. You seem to be the people closest to my own spirit of all the people I've met on Anuzish. I suppose it's some kind of ironic joke of the law of convergence?... Or whatever it's called?... So... I apologize again. It was foolish of me to judge others according to my own limited experience, which has nothing to do with the reality here, - she made her second 90-degree bow, unable to cope with the feeling of guilt in any other way.