– You could say that, – he said with a nod, then assessed her outfit: shouldn't she change?
– Well, if you're ready, we can go. I'll try to introduce you.
Dionysus goes to his studio to change, wash his face, and put on some cologne.
– All right, I'm ready.
– Well, we are honorary members of the guild of philosophers, – Beata said with a smirk.
– A person is, after all, primarily an individual, not a resource or an object, and approaching them with such a... utilitarian attitude is not... right, – Gion almost blurted out.
– I agree. Who knows what might happen, but we are rational beings and can control our impulses! This should only happen with the consent of all parties. If you want to improve your mood, look for someone who agrees to lift it... It was easier with public houses, of course; people worked there, earned money, and at least enjoyed their salary, even if they didn't like their partner. Or, I don't know, artificial girls back then. And boys. To me, there's no difference whether you're having fun with something inanimate or with a living being against their will, but in the first case, at least the person doesn't suffer.
– Ah, yes, – Gion continued. – If criminals start being treated like objects and used to exploit their resources and not waste them, what guarantee is there that it will stop there? We could start sending those who cross the wrong people to the mines; resources would be wasted. And then we'll end up with slavery, like in that damned Lower Lunaria or some other Calcite. Do we need that? I am absolutely against such an approach, – he snorted, crossing his arms over his chest.
Beata put her arm around his shoulder and gently patted him, comforting him. The topic clearly touched a nerve.
– Well... something like that, – she said with a guilty smile. – It would be better to reopen brothels so that everyone is happy, everyone can relieve stress, and no one is forced to do anything.
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– In that case, this person is not right for you. Even if such an option existed, further escalation would be impossible.
The question was followed by the characteristic Aiyan head tilt.
Think again. For example, start with what traits you like and what you would like to see, and then try to create something realistic from that.
And before that, tell me – how are such relationships arranged in your tradition? I have an idea, but there are probably nuances that I don't know.
And about winning or losing. Even though you are sisters, that doesn't mean you have to be identical. There are things she does well, and there are things you do better. You have different marks, and you are on different paths, and there is nothing wrong with that.
If you met a person you really liked, and you were sincere with them, not just going through the motions, you would leave Ahuri in the dust – without any negativity.
Well, let's go to the kitchen.