Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

You say a male-female duo would attract more attention? That doesn't seem intuitive to me. I think it would be great to try a trio.

- Not at the moment, but the situation may change in the coming days.

— I certainly hope that such lessons are learned quickly. As for the methods... ha-ha, thank you for that. Actually, I agree with you. Inaction often leads to disastrous consequences.
"We, of all people, should know that."

— It's good that representatives of our profession are prepared people, - the inquisitor smiled, - I might have shared something from my past adventures, but all I have left is a device to scare away monsters and wild animals. It certainly won't be useful for the performance.

— Hmm, - the girl strained her memory, - as far as I remember, I warned her. I even asked Erefir to make a shield specifically for this act.
"Original, to say the least. But I hope it's just a costume and a strange sense of humor. Of course, you can't rely on hope alone."

— She was warned, - she nods, - first me, then Beata. She didn't really respond to our warnings. But if she was smart enough to hide her appearance from the guards on the way here, she should be able to figure out how to protect herself during the performance. Maybe she'll choose a better costume.

— That's how it is, - she sighs, - yes, that's true. Especially in our field. And not everyone learns these life lessons. Or they learn them, but not right away, after suffering a lot. Although... sometimes it's very difficult to predict the twists and turns of fate, especially if what was lost before is perceived as everyday routine.
Alaria perfectly understood the young man's emotions. In her life, she had lost a lot, starting with friends and ending, if I may say so, with her native world. Even looking at the night sky, full of stars, she couldn't find a planet close to her heart. And even if it were so close, would the Tanarian be able to return there? Many dear people are long gone. Familiar streets have changed. She would be no less of a stranger there than here. But for someone like Klyn, it was probably even harder, because the mountains of Kridea were always nearby. Less than a week's journey. He could easily take a train and visit his family, but work-work-work. Maybe he was even afraid to visit them in his current form. And now all this is gone. Given her experience, it was hard not to be aware of the burden on his soul. And that's why Alaria understood the importance of future plans. Why Kridea should be restored. To help her friend get something that she herself will never be able to have. Because all she can do is accept this state of affairs. Accept them as they are. And find other people from her native world, because one of them, carrying the spirit of true Reima, was somewhere on the horizon. It remained only to guess what was bothering Gion, but if the Lunesian wasn't ready to share, it was his full right. Everyone has their own path to healing.

Now she's even flirting with Garrett. 😔

A whole lot of sweat and not a drop of blood...

- Alright, let them stand around and smoke for a bit. I'll go say hello and we'll figure things out at the same time.

- Yes. If possible, the situation can be changed... But such an opportunity doesn't always exist, - the young man sighed, once again remembering his adventures in Lower Lunaria.

- It depends on who we're dealing with, - Gillon chuckled, - but yes. We're always broke, but not completely penniless.

- That's good. I'll probably warn him too... Or Beata will repeat it.

- Maybe. I hope she knows what she's doing. She's a good mage, and she has an interesting image.

- Sometimes it's not up to you, - despair was evident in Gillon's voice, - circumstances simply arise, and there's nothing you can do about it. But... on the other hand, I learned another lesson - it's important not to lose hope. No matter how bad things are, as long as you're alive, there's always a chance to fix something, even if it seems like there are no chances and only hell awaits. I... I'm sorry if I touched on a sensitive topic. I see that you're familiar with it... But the main thing is that you're here and now, alive, healthy, and capable of a lot. I think that's enough to believe that everything will be alright, - he smiled awkwardly, trying to cheer up his companion.

—Got it, so I'll drop by in the next few days. —Looking around and making sure there isn't a queue of grumpy pensioners behind him, Klin asks: —Hmm, does every adult resident of the empire get an apartment? Or does submitting an application not guarantee anything, and will I have to wait thirty years? Hmm, just a friend is asking.

- The speed of processing applications depends on the region and the availability of housing. If there is currently no housing available, the construction of an apartment complex will begin once the required number of applications has been accumulated. A bill is also currently being considered to prohibit renting out housing and subsequently buying it back from former tenants by the state. If it is passed, the speed of processing applications will temporarily increase.

- Haro; ohaye; domo, - she replied to each in turn, offering her signature smile. - We had a small briefing with the kids, and it took some time, - she explained with a characteristic gesture. - Well... yes, as you can see, our group has grown by a couple of members. It just happened, sorry... But every cloud has a silver lining! It's more fun together, isn't it? Kayasa-kocho, you've probably been on many trips with your students and other senseis. But never mind, one carriage is enough for us. Are you already fully settled in, or are you still in the process? - she looks around, checking if things are scattered in the containers, if towels are hung up, and if slippers are laid out on the floor.

— Alas. If only I had the wisdom to understand where I can influence things and where I cannot.

— Ha-ha, that's true too! In general, including pockets. It's just a craft that requires significant financial investments from us. But I have a small reserve, just in case something unexpected happens. Although... it's not a fact that it will be enough, of course.

— Perhaps it makes sense. "Maybe a good toastmaster would come out of it? Hmm, what was I even talking about?"
— I also hope so. I really liked her trick with Dax!

— Thank you, thank you,” the corners of the warrior's mouth rose in a faint smile, “you clearly went through a lot yourself. But the words about hope... they are actually very correct. A broken person, who allows despair and self-hatred to take over, will be destructive, at least to himself. And if he's unlucky, then to those around him too. He is capable of making many, sometimes irreparable, mistakes. It is important to remember this, especially in difficult moments. After all, you can always give up.
Alaria remembered that in those nightmares, it was self-hatred and the despair that had seized her that made her stumble. She didn't feel like she deserved anything. At the same time, she was also disappointed in humanity. The fact that in her nightmare, people did things to their once beloved empress and how they slandered her afterwards... partly reminded the inquisitor of her own experience in Thanarsis, but in a much worse form. Incomparably worse. It clearly revealed the ugly aspects of human nature, overshadowing all the bright moments and all the worthy people who would never stoop to such baseness. And this, perhaps, is also an important lesson that must be learned. No matter how full of evil the world is, one should not forget about good. About the bright moments. Otherwise, it is easy to go crazy.

- Kaya and I haven't finished settling in yet, but we were thinking of staying here, and Lord was waiting for you before making a decision.