☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

-- My father was a knight and, accordingly, a feudal lord, and my mother was a patron of the arts. Both were quite educated and held themselves to a high standard. They wanted me to memorize poems and know the difference between classicism and romanticism. They taught me etiquette in all its complexity, and they also approved of my own small creative endeavors, but they didn't push me towards them. The idea was for me to become a "bright mind" who would make a good match for some nobleman. It's not such a bad strategy in general, but when enemies destroy your estate and take all the survivors captive, it fails, unfortunately.

-- And do you, master, have any other hobbies besides your main craft?

- I like fishing

- Many children, and even adults, don't like learning poems, but it's a very good exercise for memory. Perhaps your parents' creative approach to your education allowed you to develop such a high level of creativity. Although, I must admit, I myself am completely clueless about poetry. - The craftsman paused, wondering whether to comment on the last part or not. - It's a sad story, but it seemed to me that you managed to find your comfortable place in Margel, and I hope I'm not mistaken.

- I enjoy fishing and card games, so I sometimes visit a casino outside the city.

Ryzhaya remembered how, during her travels, she used to hunt for fish in small streams, blade in hand, and after running a good distance, she would collect the fish scraps stuck in the rocks... Despite everything, it was even tasty after cooking, well, depending on what you compare it to.

chasing after a fish with a sword drawn

She's not just my sister in summoning, but also in spirit.

— It probably isn't easy to keep such a large creature in an urban environment, is it? — the girl couldn't help but ask the trainer, looking with interest at the snake, which looked worn by life.

— Yes, fishing is good... But gambling is also good, but a little unexpected. Does anyone ever win at it besides the casino? Or is the idea just in the process itself, even if it costs money? Perhaps it's interesting to calculate all sorts of probabilities, who might have what cards, that's the idea of spending time? )

and besides, it's a good way to socialize with someone. People are social creatures after all...

- It's easier than it seems at first glance. He's very obedient and won't wander off without permission.

- Yes, it's a good way to take a break from work, but without over-relaxing the brain, and it's also a good way to socialize with someone. People are social creatures after all... And in casinos, you can win, otherwise Draco Mellis would have closed them down already.