☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Don't worry, Erefir. These things happen. - The Ascetic couldn't walk, but otherwise looked healthy. - Oh, thank you! - He peers into the bag, trying to figure out what's inside. - You are more considerate than I deserve.

Could there be a note saying that the Ascetic was pranked? Or, worse, a bomb? But no, it contained ordinary Carnelian food.

- It's a pity you couldn't come to see the circus, but I won't dwell on it. And we have excellent doctors; they'll get you back on your feet quickly...

- Listen. I don't even know how you'll react to this, but I feel a responsibility that's hard to simply ignore. In fact, there's a way to help you recover a little faster, with a high probability. It will require the help of one of my friends, and to be honest, it's quite a procedure, so I'd like to hear your opinion first. Maybe you're one of those people who prefer to take things slow and steady? On the one hand, your participation in today's celebration would lift a weight off my shoulders, but on the other hand, I don't want to do you any disservice, so it's up to you.