☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- You can just call me Ayano, - the priestess said, slightly embarrassed. - After all, this "title" of mine is more of a formality. But thank you for the congratulations. Now I won't have to hide it from my loved ones... Sanex-san, it's a pleasure to meet you, - she bows and smiles at her companion, then gestures broadly, introducing her companions. - Sonata Reim, as you already know, this is Kleona, and these are Ahuli and Ahuri - our friends. Over there are Yun-kun and Kanchan-kun - Sonata's subordinates. And this... Riikumeru and Iraola, our, um... protégés, - she looked around for Gnil-kun and noted with regret that he had already run off somewhere.
Having finished with this, she slightly lowers her gaze and shoulders.
- Despite everything, your face was one of the first things I saw. I thought something had happened to you, and I was glad when I saw that it hadn't... hmm. That you were still with us, - she thoughtfully examines his aura, which is now free of the blue tint. - Yes, it's truly a miracle.
She wanted to object to the Count's exaggeration of her importance, but she couldn't find the words to do so without it sounding awkward and shifting the focus to herself, so she decided to drop the subject.
- I was away for a while, and when I returned, I heard... and saw... the News only today. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to visit Kridear in person, but... I'll try to do so now. You know, I thought that perhaps my words might have sounded cheap to someone in that situation. But being in such a wasteland at that moment, I couldn't think of much else. So I'm glad that it wasn't the case, at least for you. In my life, I've witnessed cataclysms a couple of times, albeit not on this scale, and I can say one thing - life always finds a way to return. I would like you to know that I will do everything I can to help with that, and to shed light on the origins of this situation. If not us, then who? - I've been thinking about this principle a lot lately, and I've come to respect it. And also, let me express my respect for your attitude. Sometimes people can't cope with the trauma and fall into complete despair, sometimes they deny it. But you're right - you have to live and move forward, there's no other way. At least for the sake of those who were not so lucky. Know that if you have any difficulties, you can always turn to me, and I will do everything I can.