☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- Why?
The question was followed by a characteristic Aiyan head tilt.

- Because he is not the kind of person who would fully commit just for the sake of it, to something that doesn't resonate with his heart.

- I like Aiyan traits and Sonata traits, but I don't remember seeing such traits among the men here.

- What kind of traits are you talking about?

- It varies. Some follow the same idea as the people of this empire - one man and one woman form a team and live together; others may have multiple wives or husbands; sometimes they acquire concubines or consorts from among the defeated.

- Then you should understand that the first option is popular here - and although not always, but mostly with a "burden" in the form of a romantic subtext. Therefore, finding someone just for the sake of it, who would agree to spend their time on such a lackluster, pointless premise, and who would be decent enough not to turn your life into a living hell, will be very difficult. People, although it may not be obvious at first glance, especially when looking at individual representatives, are not animals who don't care; they are emotionally vulnerable beings who experience a constant existential dread, and therefore seek something worthwhile to devote themselves to. And being in their society, these characteristics should be respected.

- Precisely because I am a warrior, I should not shy away from such challenges...

- A warrior should not only respond to them but also overcome these challenges with honor and skill; otherwise, he is not a warrior, but just an ordinary brawler. And for this, in addition to courage, understanding and ingenuity are needed.

Having come to the kitchen, Sonata, who had been silent until then, asks - what should we stop at: cakes, cookies, or something else?

- Cookies are the best, in my opinion. A subtle hint, a convenient format, it won't spoil in half a day, it can be nicely packaged. And it will please anyone, even those with more discerning tastes.