☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- This is... great. From what I know about the Islands, for example, it's not just that you can't become "one of their own" in your lifetime, but even your children and grandchildren will be perceived as outsiders. Although something similar can be seen in Margel, albeit not by everyone. - Despite the romantic setting, she remembered something not very pleasant. - Remember "Abundance"? There's an opinion that he was killed because he achieved too much success as a Calcite migrant.

—I'm a simple man: I look for the financial trail first, and then the political one. So, as an inspector, I would first look for those who would benefit from seizing his business, rather than the fighters for a "pure" Margel. But that's not my concern, as an outsider. —he waved his hand. —As for the Islands, from what I've heard, the reality is greatly exaggerated to avoid creating unnecessary hype for the outside world. But even though I can't agree with their view, it's undeniable that one of our regions ultimately preserved its culture and traditions from modern trends, while the other was forever conquered just to tick a box on the map. Oh, I hope my ancestors won't curse me for having to rebuild my homeland at the expense of foreigners and migrants...

- Well, you're not some nobody from the sticks, so it should be fine, I think? By the way, I didn't notice it yesterday, but something is bothering me now. - Looking out the window, she gestured to the disappearance of the house next door. - Remembering what your boss told you, I'm not sure I want to know the background of what happened.

—"Nobody from the sticks," hmm... I like it, I'll add it to my title. —he also walks to the window: —...In my homeland, this is called "cutting all ties." —frowning, he sighs. —And the background is unknown to me, because according to my boss, nothing became clearer. But perhaps sometimes it's worth following the old wisdom and not interfering in things that are not your business, so that you can sleep sounder later, so try not to worry about it. Although, given my genuinely good attitude towards both sides, it's extremely sad and unpleasant for me to observe such a "finale." —with a gloomy expression, he returned to the table and took a sip of tea.