☀️ Arselia and Akonia

– I was worried, and you're talking about something completely different. I hadn't heard from you for almost ten hours... I think if the universe hadn't delayed time until morning, I wouldn't have been able to resist and would have gone after you into the underground tunnels. I would have destroyed everything there until I found you, or I would have buried Margel underground. Understand? – It seemed like this could be dismissed as a joke, but at the end of the sentence, her voice trembled slightly, showing that this option was being considered on that sleepless night. – I didn't find it, and I didn't find it. I know that your planning skills are excellent; something just didn't work out.

– That would be reckless. I think even the Empress wouldn't forgive you for that. – He lowered his head, looking away, which was uncharacteristic of his usual self. – I admit, it's my fault.

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– Brother, what are you doing? Why do you need this thing? Have you completely lost it?

– Why are you so quick to judge? It's beautiful and well-made.
– Look, I understand that you're really into it, but what are you going to do with the pillow? If you're going to go to extremes, you could at least put a pillowcase on the head of a prostitute, but this...
– This is completely different.
– I'm starting to think that we shouldn't share a room.

Just by touching the pillow, the former servant freezes and falls into a deep sleep (without even washing his face or brushing his teeth). Until late in the morning, only a dragon king could wake him up.

Late in the morning, he is awakened not by a dragon king, but by that very admiral.
– Good morning! – She smiles widely, placing her hand on his face and looking intently into his eyes. – So, when are we going to get married? It's not good to break traditions.