☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Only unfriendly? I think you're messing with me, hinting that the song is so bad it makes your ears hurt, and listening to it increases willpower, right? You're hurting me deeply. - Despite what he said, he didn't seem offended.

- No, it's funny and even... romantic... but I feel like in this format, it could have destructive consequences.

- So, what do you say, will you be my wife? This song was a proposal, in case you didn't realize. And if not, I don't care about your new status; if you want to be a princess, be one; if you want to live in the forest, we'll live there. I'll take care of you and our children.

- So, I didn't go on a date, but I'll agree to marriage and "having a baby"? If I didn't know you better, I'd think you were joking, but that's totally your style. As it was... "The energy that sets you apart from the mass of narrow-minded city dwellers" or something like that, - she said with a gentle smile and a sigh. - I'm sorry, Heinous-kun, but my answer is no. You already know why, but now there's even more reason. You're right, it's not about status; it's irrelevant to me, especially since it doesn't give me any rights or privileges, only a headache. But to deny that today has had a significant impact would be arrogant and blind. I don't even have a vague idea of what the near or distant future holds; my planning horizon has shrunk considerably. Therefore, making any promises or even leaving things uncertain would be wrong and low. Besides, I already have one old promise to keep, and I need to fulfill it; otherwise, my word is worthless. I don't doubt the sincerity of your proposal, and I appreciate both it and your determination. But I have no other answer right now, - the "princess," twice my age, bows her head under the weight of her words.