☀️ Arselia and Akonia

However, seizing a quiet moment, she still reproaches herself for such cowardice; if not now, then when? And resolutely walks towards them:
- Gion-dono! Konnichiwa, - she bows and smiles again. - You look well; I am very glad that you have recovered. Apparently, your luck was indeed balanced out in the end.

- Good day! Congratulations on... Your new status? 😅 Yes, I'm not complaining yet, but I try not to tempt fate unnecessarily; I don't really like to take risks. 😅 By the way, - he gestures to his companion, - meet Beata.
- Congratulations, Your Highness, and it's a pleasure to meet you! We somehow missed each other last time 😅 - Beata decided not to mention that they missed each other because she was languishing in a prison cell, not the most pleasant part of her biography. - And it's great that I can say in person... Thank you! Thank you very much! - she nodded meaningfully at Gion.