☀️ Arselia and Akonia

—If only... A true traveler is sitting right here, —he nodded at Sanya, —and compared to her, my little excursion is just child's play. As for the Calcite, well... Many of their customs are incomprehensible to me, that's true, but if you illuminate those lands through culture, not aggression, then perhaps something can be achieved. Although, I wouldn't go too far ahead; local customs and traditions are very strong there, and we, as foreigners, should respect most of them, especially the ones that aren't outright misanthropic. But I would definitely bring them the news about faster communication; you wouldn't believe how many unnecessary casualties are caused by the sand pits scattered everywhere... As for Neferia... You know, you're not even the second person from there I've met today. Maybe you could briefly tell me what the border situation is like?

—Well, what are the alternative options? —she calmly remarked. —Hypnosis? Something else? If you're hinting that the straps on my armor might have rotted and broken, no, my equipment is always in perfect condition, as you know...