☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Well, one thing is certain – it adds some color to the life of an observer. And you know, there's a theory that you can determine a person's character and their predisposition to a certain pattern of behavior by their facial features, and the color of their soul is somewhat similar to that. It wouldn't be a compliment to me, but I would still be uneasy if you were in the company of other dark-skinned people... Or rather, more uneasy than in the company of white people – I would be worried in any case. I think that, statistically speaking, such stereotypes make sense. But if you think about it, you are the most valuable thing to me, and I would rather entrust your safety to Sonata or Naria, and the color is just a minor detail. You are, of course, not an object to be spoken of in this way, but I think you understand what I mean... And I have a guess about the Onyx. I think their color signifies their immunity to the changes that people are prone to. For example, you have greatly influenced me, and it is possible that one day my color will change to another, while they will remain as they are, regardless of the circumstances. That's the impression they made on me. And about other shades, I don't remember Tawa having tentacles... Do you think she's hiding them somewhere? What did you talk about with her, by the way?

- Colonialism, - muttered Aiyano. - Just a slightly exotic design that they hadn't seen before, and now they decided to appreciate it highly in order to show off their taste for the cultures of small, oppressed peoples...

- We should build such a place somewhere nearby so that you can go there not only in your thoughts but also physically. You already have Kamimori, but something more personal wouldn't hurt, would it?

- I'll ask you not to go down that path... - sighs innocence, covering her face with her hand. - I don't believe in this result - the beauty contest showed my real rating - but I believe in Penelope-san's damage control. It's not the actual votes of people that matter, but how they will be counted...

- And I do believe. You should improve your objectivity and finally understand how smart and beautiful you are... Okay! I think this might be our last chance to participate in something else, you wanted to join an adventurer's guild, or am I mistaken?

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- Carneola 🏠. Language barrier, damn it. Hmm... Don't you remember, is this all the contests for today? Or is there something else planned for the end?

- No, I don't think so, we can still go somewhere while the remaining events are still open. For example, to join the adventurers.