☀️ Arselia and Akonia

As she ushered Laikos backstage, Beata praised him once more, expressing her full approval.
- Well done! A stunning debut! A natural performer!

- Heh-heh-heh, - he scratches his head sheepishly, - t-thank you.

- You performed wonderfully! I didn't even realize the human body was capable of such things. If it's not a secret, is this a result of your lifestyle and rigorous training?

- Uh, it's simple! If you want to be as strong as I am, you need to wash your hands more often, maintain social distance, and avoid eating food that hasn't been heated.

Added 9 minutes later

During the final chords, Beata stood on the bar in her full height and jumped. After performing a somersault in the air, she landed gracefully on her feet and bowed theatrically, beaming with a smile.

The audience was captivated by this performance - here was a true star. Following the bow, Beata was met with thunderous applause, so loud and passionate that she had probably never heard anything like it directed at her before.
- Okay, she's not that bad... - Quentin, Orros, Arabella, Melody, Minerva, and Kreya thought, deciding that they could give the Emerald Alley hacker a second chance.