☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Heh... Erefir, unlike our relationship, this ring wasn't meant for long-term use – just an accessory for a day. But if you have any ideas on how to preserve it, that would be good too.

-- No way, despite my casual attitude towards things, I won't be careless in this case.

- Yeah, that's harsh. He should have gotten rid of it sooner. How many of Carneol's original members are left, anyway?

-- Turns out, there are four. Beata, Gion, Garret, and Kilika. Well... actually, that's not bad.

- That's strange, by the way. I thought she was a woman of her word, not of the sword, but it seems there's a hidden strength behind her polite smile. I hope this defeat doesn't bother you too much?

-- She uses completely different tricks that don't require muscles; I've studied them quite well in all our fights. It doesn't bother me; it's just that waiting a whole year for a rematch is so long that it's scary to think about, she says, resting her chin on her hand.

- I'm not sure whether to be glad or sorry that I missed all of this, but if Stallia is anything like Akonia, then sooner or later she will be reborn, just like Naria, right? I wonder what kind of person she will be. But how long did it take her, about five thousand years? So, we won't see her colleague anytime soon either.

-- Uh-huh.

At this point, Erefir notices that her companion has fallen asleep during the conversation, right on the roof.

After listening to his breathing for a moment, the redhead couldn't resist leaning over and gently touching her lips to the sleeping beauty's forehead. She then hesitated for a moment; she didn't want to leave him here, the city dwellers were so sensitive; he might catch a cold...

For now, he was simply covered with a cloak, but after a few moments, a large wooden box stood under the roof, either left over from the construction or from Laikos's performance, but no noise was made. The diligent nosenrot carefully stood up, carefully took the groom in her arms, and carefully carried him to an empty room, where she laid him in bed.

He didn't wake up? If not, then it's time to prepare for the accolade; Kalina will be here any minute.