Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

He politely bowed to the employee and, making sure his companion had no questions, they left the SRI.
—Interesting matters, complex discussions. In my homeland, yes, I mean my best years, I never had any problems related to finding a place to live. I built myself a house, started a farm, and lived there; everything around that I could cultivate was mine. And if I didn't have enough strength, I would give the surplus to a neighbor, without being greedy: he had a family and more working hands. How can one even arrange disputes and evaluate square meters when all the land around already belongs to the Mother Goddess? It seems to me that all this is an artificial problem of an overpopulated urban civilization, but I somehow didn't pay attention to it before.

- This is Bajena. She works at the casino, so we're all neighbors in the district. Don't get the wrong idea - I've never been there - it's just that she's usually outside near the entrance, and I walk past it all the time. And she's wearing such a... casual outfit... - she gauges Winni-the-Pooh's reaction to this dialogue. - I think anything would suit you.

- Together, that means. Well, if that's the case... - he calculates something in his mind, looks at the Lord, then at the street people, and calculates again. - Well, then it turns out that... Let's say the fighters take up three compartments. Four women go in one, and that leaves yours. So it remains in the same composition...

- Thank you, Ayano, but I think anything would suit you. Agree, Lord?
- Absolutely. - He looks at the priestess. - Any seamstress would be happy for the opportunity to see the result of her work on your graceful figure.
- He-he. - The sorceress winked at her friend for some reason. - But the casino?... - After thinking about something, she excitedly clasped her hands together. - How about we all go there together when we return!

A few months earlier, Winni-the-Pooh might have shown notes of disapproval towards Bazhena's outfit, but after prolonged communication with Sonata Realm Phantom had become somewhat more relaxed about this.

- Well, it means I have to go with the men, - Kayasa sadly lowered her eyelids, and then smirked, - just kidding, I don't mind, Lord is like a son to me now, and besides, someone else will take the free seat.
- ... - FCL was a little taken aback by this comment. - Why not just buy a ticket for the remaining seat?
- It won't work, - Gaheris replied, - the governor issued a decree according to which one person can only buy one seat, so you can't solve this problem with money.

- As they say, great Anush, grant me the strength to change what I can, the humility to accept what I cannot, and the wisdom to distinguish between the two,” Gillon smiled.

- That's good. Let it remain for unforeseen circumstances. Although it's your stash, so it's not my place to tell you how to spend it.

- Yes,” Gillon grunted, “it was funny. He deserved it.

- Yes... I perfectly understand what you mean,” Gillon sighed, looking at Beata. “A person can become so immersed in despair and disappointed in themselves that they don't even realize how wonderful they are and what great things they are capable of. And they bury their best qualities themselves. But sometimes, all it takes is to show the way,” he smiled warmly. “As for what I went through...” he became gloomy, sighed, and shook his head. “I wouldn't wish half of it on my worst enemy.”
“Maybe someday I'll tell this story. But not today. I'm not ready yet.”

- Yes, it's good to have a versatile figure... Uhm, in a casino?... You need to be a wealthy person or a politician first.

Now, Aiyano winked at the Lord.

- And yes, I somehow missed the point that someone else might join. So, this is even more the only option because there's no one more suitable to entrust with the safety of Kayasa-kocho. And, of course, you understand that we can't leave the women's compartment understaffed... Besides, I'll have to keep an eye on someone there, just in case, - she clapped her hands for the second time that morning. - Well, that's settled! Excellent. So, make yourselves comfortable, and I'll sort out the last few questions. Sonata-chan and I decided to take the little ones out for a snack before the journey - they probably don't have any chicken, eggs, or campfires prepared. Probably.

- I don't think any of us will have a problem with that. - The director of the Academy of Magical Arts probably earned enough to afford such entertainment. - Oh! Maybe Azarinna will be feeling better by then, so we can go together, not just the four of us, but five!
- Only if she feels well, - added Gaheris, who was overly concerned about his "employee."

- Good! - The witch nodded. - Then enjoy your meal!

- If you need help, call me, - said the younger one, - or I can go with you.

- Arigato! Listen, I recently found something interesting in the store... - she takes out purple, orange, scarlet, and black nail polish, and then alternately holds them up to her hand and compares them. - Hmm... Orange? To match the color of fire? Purple and black are also good... Scarlet is classic. What do you think, gentlemen?

- Help is unlikely, but the company will be pleasant, - she nods. - And it will lift the spirits of the little ones; some say they have developed great respect for you.

— On the one hand, it's mine. And on the other hand, — the girl remembered her past experience as a mercenary and not only that, — assignments are almost always funded, including from my own pocket. Often, down to the last penny. In Carneole, everything is the same. Not just there. I knew a wonderful woman, an aristocratic entrepreneur, who paid for all the preparations for our work out of her own pocket. She bought expensive equipment, various supplies, and in return, she received at most a tenth of the reward. And she even refused my offers to reimburse her for this from my share of the reward, — she smiles, shaking her head, — perhaps with this description, she doesn't sound like an overly enterprising lady, since the investments don't pay off, but that's not quite the case. She invested not in her own wallet, but in the future. I would be very happy to see her again and introduce you, but something tells me that the chances of that are slim. She was a wonderful person.

— Exactly. It's a very elegant punishment that not everyone is capable of, — she scratches her neck, — I just wanted to give him a good kick in the ass when he started acting up.

— There is that, — a slight smile, — it often happens when a person, as a result of trauma, isolates himself from society. He doesn't have proper support in the form of friends and loved ones. Or simply doesn't have the strength. Although there are also those about whom there are doubts about the possibility of saving them, — she pauses for a moment, giving an example, — I once read the diary of a person who achieved a lot but never found meaning in his existence. Nothing in life brought him pleasure. And on this basis, he began to degrade, to commit atrocities. He turned into a monster who, in the end, did nothing good in his life. He only brought countless sufferings and dragged many lost souls along with him, — she smiles again, — it's good that we don't have anyone like that among us.

Your life path... — she examines the warrior, — ... sounds difficult, since your usual misfortunes don't bother you as much. Probably, — she thought again about her potentially true nightmares, — it's harder than mine. If anyone ever needs to talk, I'm here. Just letting you know.
"It seems that only Erefir had an easier life than mine. And everyone else has suffering upon suffering. Perhaps, it's an extra motivator not to wallow in self-pity for no reason."

Meanwhile, Kilika returns to Carneol.

- Indeed. She's a good person, I'd like to get to know her. She reminds me a bit of Naryu... She's not stingy with us either. She built a headquarters, gives us money, and gifts. People... are much more important than all the money.

- I was on the verge. Just a little more, and I would have struck back too. Luckily, I left.

- That sounds sad... The person couldn't find their own happiness and decided to make others unhappy. I think that in a different situation, he could have been reformed. At least, I want to believe that there is something good in everyone. But sometimes that good is buried very deep.

- Don't compare, who had it harder. You have your own path, your own trials, and the fact that I may have had it worse doesn't make your life easier. Don't devalue your own suffering just because someone else suffered more. You also deserve sympathy and support. Thank you for the offer, I appreciate it. And if you need support or a listening ear in return, feel free to contact me or Beate. We... know how to keep secrets.
"Usually... it was awkward with Klyn, but it's good that he knew anyway."

- Kilika, Kilika! - Beata jumps up. - Listen, don't you want to participate in our performance tomorrow??? You can show off your martial arts on your own, or join Erefir and Garret, - she nodded towards the sparring partners. - It would be cool, you move so amazingly!!!

- Absolutely not. ...I would have said firmly half a year ago. "Unfortunately," since then, my view on these things has lost its strictness. It would be silly to answer like that, having a burdensome contract on my shoulders... - she sighs. - But still, it would be something understated. Maybe purple or blue - in dark tones, - she shrugs. - We need to see.

— So, get ready, it won't be easy. Hmm. And why do you think a female duo will attract more attention? It doesn't seem intuitive to me. I think it would be great to try it with three of us, and at the beginning of the performance, you would be in the shadows, and then, bam – you would suddenly join in the middle with a powerful entrance! Also, let me explain something else: if this performance is realized, it could become a kind of showcase of our squad's capabilities, showing that we are not just sitting around in headquarters, but are in top combat shape, ready to use our skills for the good of the country at any moment.

And they began to "dance."