Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia Auto-translated

- I couldn't help but notice the state of your... your girlfriend. And I think that people in her situation need support and protection, especially since today is a holiday, and I want to do something nice for her to celebrate our acquaintance. But... I think if I give it to her, it won't be very appropriate. So, maybe it's better if it comes from you? This is a talisman from Kamimori, it helps pregnant women.

Beata hands Klin the appropriate omamori.

—The state...? Oh, you mean that. —the Kriedean didn't understand at first. —This is... a very interesting and, I have no doubt, useful gift. Thank you, Beata. —accepting the talisman, he threw a hopeful, but also doubtful, glance somewhere for a moment, but said nothing. —So, you've already had a chance to visit Kamimori? That's great, we were planning to go there too. May I ask, how did you like it—did this place appeal to you?

- So far, we've recruited less than half the required number. By the way, would you like to sign up and get a ✹? Considering your exploits during the mission, I think the other participants and viewers would be happy to see you on the battlefield.

- I'm afraid you're exaggerating; my participation would be inappropriate for several reasons. Besides, I'm neither a student of Sonata Realm nor a member of Carneol, so it's impossible to get a star that way. But thank you for your support.

- The thing is... I'm ashamed to admit this, but... Hmm... I have no idea what to give you and your mother. I understand that there's an option not to give anything at all, since I'm just one of millions of your subjects, and yet I don't like that option either. Maybe you have any suggestions?

Smiling at this surprisingly wholesome "problem," he asks:
- What ideas did you have? Or is it a complete blank? If so, then the question is - what have you ever given to people? It doesn't matter who right now.

- Hello, Erephir.

-- Whose idea was it? Anyway, I see that Sidonia did a great job. And have you had a chance to look around the city yet?

- It was my idea, and Sidonia executed it... No, I've been here all day since the coronation. Congratulations, by the way.

-- And what do you think of our newcomer? -- whispered.

- As long as I'm with my brother, we shouldn't have any problems with him.

—How are you feeling?.. Oh, you mean that. —the Kiredian didn't understand at first. —It's... a very curious and, I have no doubt, a useful gift. Thank you, Beata. —accepting the talisman, he glanced somewhere with a hopeful, but also doubtful, look for a moment, but said nothing. —So, have you already visited Kamimori? That's great, we were planning to go there ourselves. May I ask, how did you like it — did you find this place to your liking?

- Yes, it's a wonderful place, you should definitely go. The atmosphere is very cozy, it's very beautiful, and the priestess is quite nice! They collect donations for you, by the way. And you can talk to the priestess, help her ease her soul if something is bothering her. And you can give talismans or make wishes, and all that. And it's just pleasant to walk around the area. We highly recommend it!

- It was my idea, but Sidonia executed it... No, I spent the whole day here after the coronation. By the way, congratulations.

-- Thank you... Without you, such a result would have been impossible. I see you have a lot of work to do, as befits an Abbess... But still, today is a special day, so I advise you not to forget to rest. It's important for the soul and body, and you deserve this celebration, Kalin.

- As long as she's with her brother, there shouldn't be any problems.

A knowing nod with her eyes.

-- Of course, I won't keep her for long -- but, as I understand it, there will be another opportunity to talk during the contest results summary. So, for now, I'll leave you...

Tomorrow morning, I need to invite her to the upcoming Carneol accolade. It would be great to bring Kalin back; the new format clearly won't contradict her Temple activities, but... At the very least, she deserves some formal recognition. To that end, I still need to send a letter to the Suzerain today... Oh, how life has suddenly become more complicated, but we'll manage.

-- Lady Sidonia, -- a respectful nod to the elf organizer of the event. And a couple of nods to the brothers. Then to Miyuki:

-- That's it, I'm ready to escort you. Let's also see if anyone else has arrived.)

And they went to Carneol.

- I'm afraid you're exaggerating; my involvement would be inappropriate for several reasons. Besides, I'm neither Sonata Realm's student nor a member of Carneol, so obtaining a star in this way is impossible. But thank you for the support.

- I'm sorry to hear that, but I won't insist – your word is law. Uh, not because you became a princess today, but simply because, like any other person, you have the right to manage your time as you please. Nevertheless, I would be immensely pleased if you could at least attend the battles.

Smiling at this, for once, "problem" that seemed so serious, he asks:
- What ideas did you have? Or is it a complete blank? If so, then the question is - what have you ever given to people? It doesn't matter who.

- I gave my mother dishes, for example, my father tools, Hugon a pack of expensive cigarettes, and money... I'm not very imaginative in this regard. And you seem like a very refined, highly cultured person, so I think there should be something really impressive.

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- Thank you... Without you, such a result would have been impossible. I see that you have countless things to do, like a true abbess... And yet, today is a special day, so I advise you not to forget to rest. It's important for the soul and body, and you deserve this holiday, Kalin.

- Okay. I heard there's some kind of tournament going on, so maybe I'll stop by – to show off my skills, so to speak. - And, perhaps, the GM will finally count the experience as a reward.

And they went to Carneol.

And they arrived. Beata x Guion and Klin x Sanexa were hanging out there.

Gion isn't in a hurry to infiltrate every NPC, but he couldn't resist infiltrating Erephir. Seeing the strange green aura and his conviction, he just gave a mysterious hum – it wasn't a surprise for him, but now he understood how to identify outsiders.

They arrived. Beata x Gion and Klin x Sanex are hanging out there right now.

-- Oh, you're already here! Miyuki Hiragi, -- the nozenrotka introduced the new acquaintance to BeatoGion, and perhaps it wasn't necessary to bother Sanex with a crowd. -- I promised Sonata Reimu's students access to the library today, so please, come in.

She also introduces them to the library.

-- The books are here, that historical cycle, plus one bonus book about the glorious kings of Margel. The selection is small, but I hope you'll like it.

Gion isn't in a hurry to delve into all the texts, but he couldn't resist delving into Erephir. Seeing the strange green aura and the conviction, he just smirked mysteriously - it wasn't a surprise to him, but now he understood how to identify outsiders.

"What are you smiling at?" -- with a glance.

- Muiki Hiragi, a humble servant of Sonata Realm. The young man bowed to those present. While Matthias chatted with Ayano, Metarma registered for the tournament. - Z-z-anger... H-he said that I h-have an e-exam t-today... I... I need to get around the c-city without him... Since summer, Metarma has gained +8 to beauty, +12 to stamina, +5 to strength, +15 to spirit, and 3500 experience points. Also, Zlobya gave her 800 gold for pocket expenses.

- Nice to meet you, Miyuki! I'm Beata, and this is my fiancé, Guion! Yes, our library is quite something!
- By the way, I acquired a new copy for it, - Guion shows Erephir a book about the life of Air.

Guion's smile became even wider for Erephir. It's obvious that he wants to have a private conversation with her.

- I'm sorry to hear that, but I won't insist – your word is law. Uh, not because you became a princess today, but simply because, like any other person, you have the right to manage your time as you please. Nevertheless, I would be immensely pleased if you could at least attend the battles.

She sighed.
- When does your tournament start? I'll think about it – for you, Matthias-kun. But I'm not making any promises... Although I will come to watch anyway.

- Dishes for mother, tools for father, a pack of expensive cigarettes and money for Hugo... I'm not very imaginative in this regard. And you seem like a very refined, highly cultured person, so I think there should be something that would really wow.

- It's not quite like that... But thank you for the compliment. If we're talking about refinement, then it's more appropriate for Her Majesty. As for me, I can appreciate a good thing, but if nothing comes to mind that evokes the feeling of "this is it!", maybe it's better to change the approach? You might think that your gifts to your loved ones were too simple, but that's not the case – you gave them exactly what they needed. There are several main approaches to giving gifts:
- give something that a person needs practically or professionally – for example, besides consumables, in my work I use brushes for drawing talismans;
- give something that a person would like but would never buy for themselves – some interesting trinket, for example;
- give something beautiful or cute, some souvenir that, even if it doesn't have a practical purpose, pleases the eye, and the person will still be happy to receive it from their loved one;
- in the most extreme case, a book or a neutral item of clothing, at the level of an accessory, is always a good gift.
None of these options is particularly important to me; the main thing is that it's from you, Matthias-kun, - she said with a soothing smile.
- As for Her Majesty... She has a lot of things, so you won't be able to impress her with luxury. Some people try to give her something "homey"; others – something soothing. So... I think it would be possible to combine both and give something homey and soothing, following the third path. Something pleasant that can be placed on a shelf, looked at, and that will bring peace to the soul. Yes, perhaps that's it, - she concluded her reasoning. - So, is anything being prepared?

Sigh.
- When does your tournament start?... I'll think about it – for you, Matthias-kun. But I'm not making any promises... Although, I'll definitely come to watch.

- Thank you, Miko-sama. - The hooligan bowed almost to the ground, which was surprising considering his average dexterity score. - We're planning to start around eight in the evening, so it's not too soon, but not at the very end of the day either.

Something nice that you can put on a shelf, look at it, and relax. Yes, perhaps that's it, - she summarized her thoughts. - So, is anything being prepared?

- To be honest, I never knew that such a complex strategy could be applied to what seemed like a mundane question. Well, now I know... I'll try to come up with something, but please don't be upset if it turns out to be something mediocre or completely useless to you.

- Nice to meet you, Miyuki! I'm Beata, and this is my fiancé, Guion! Yes, our library is quite something!

- By the way, I acquired a new copy for it, - Guion shows Erephir a volume about the life of Eyr.

Taking advantage of the hospitality of Erathia, Miyukich reads the IV (Ranged), V (Agility), and VI (Spirit) chronicles, as well as SMM (Meyrin).

A little later, amidst the ongoing conversations and the bustle of guests, Klin leaves the current gathering and heads to the Karneol kitchen. He then returns with tea and snacks for Saneksa, and perhaps something for the cat, possibly leftovers from the tragic demise of its kin. After this, the mountaineer disappears into Erefir's workshop – where else could one find any desired reagent "out of thin air" in one of the storage compartments? It remained to be hoped that the right pillar would not object to sacrificing some of its supplies for a good cause, or at least compensate for the losses. After a while, amidst the sounds of falling furniture, metallic clangs, and the clinking of rolling coins, he kicks open the living room door, clutching a rectangular plank and two transparent spheres made of thin, durable glass. Wiping the dust from his face and regenerating his injured finger in one turn, he places a bag filled with small wooden blocks, scraps of fabric torn from some forgotten divine garment, thin, barely visible threads, and springs on the table. "First theme: a summer composition! But I suggest using 'natural' components – it's always more pleasing to the eye and generally more harmonious." First, the guys outline the concept of the piece: a beach and the sea (what summer would be complete without them?), umbrellas, a boat, palm trees, seashells. Perhaps a remote imperial resort where one can relax and enjoy the sound of the sea? While Saneksa works on the overall design, Klin, with his marathon-like stamina, heads to the port area, from where he returns with a supply of sand and pebbles, greenery, and various seashells. All of this, along with the stored materials and glass, is carefully and thoroughly cleaned. From the wood, they carve a two-person boat and oars; a miniature lighthouse, supports for deck chairs, umbrellas, and tree trunks. The next stage: painting. Materials can be borrowed from the Karneol artists. The main thing is to maintain a delicate shade, so as not to disrupt the harmonious and carefree style. After that, they install the assembled models; carefully cut fabric is stretched over the umbrellas and deck chairs. Snow-white and red, and sky-blue colors are a perfect match – one could assume that Her Majesty is relaxing with her daughter. The tops of the trees are "covered" with greenery, and the sandy beach is covered with colorful seashells. From the leftovers, they create funny "slippers," a lifebuoy, and even a cute iron turtle (apparently, the main part of its "shell" was once used for armor or weapons). Hmm, but what about the seawater? They can't just go and collect it at the pier... After some thought, Klin extends his palm in front of him and completely seals off Baldr's school for 3450 OP. The icy matter that bursts forth from the depths of his soul, as it heats up, evenly coats the sandy shores, separated by a barely noticeable stone embankment. To complete the composition, thin mirrored sheets are suspended on white threads above, reflecting the light and creating a bright, summery glow. After that, the plank is covered with a transparent dome. [spoiler=Summer Vacation] "Eternal warm gratitude." Klin Ch., Saneksa R.[/spoiler] Having finished the first piece, the griffin circles the living room a couple of times, deep in thought. "And yet, it would be logical to follow the ceremonial sequence. So, after summer, autumn should be next!" This time, instead of a solid base, the glass sphere is divided into two halves for the duration of the work and rejoined upon completion. A new trip to the countryside brings a full "bouquet" of autumn leaves to the table (lucky that the intended season coincided with reality). Creating a background that perfectly matches the style without the corresponding dexterity and extraordinary talent proved to be an impossible task, so they decided to use carefully trimmed twigs with contrasting dark and light tones – so that the mind itself would complete the autumn picture. The time has come for the main course of the composition, and the workers had to have two more cups of tea while pondering. "...Unfortunately, I don't know from which lands Her Lightness came." the builder mumbled vaguely. "But I just remembered a funny foreign trick that my older sister taught me." This time, the table is cleared of creative clutter, and a stack of paper petals is solemnly placed in the middle. After twenty attempts, the villager finally manages to recreate a paper crane with scarlet and beige plumage. "Doesn't it look too simple?" The proud creation is carefully attached to the base of the sphere with the same threads, so that it correctly maintains the center of gravity in the overall picture. "Hmm, something is still missing." He shakes his head. "Remember our walk in the park when it suddenly started to snow?" A snap of the fingers, and the sphere is covered with a ghostly rain of snowflakes. Strong icy shackles envelop the circumference, forever preserving its contents from harm. By joining the two halves, the Kridean examines the work from side to side. With each turn, obeying the laws of the universe, the pile of leaves takes a new position; the white-red crane "twists" to proudly look forward again, and then tiny snowflakes begin to fall from above. [spoiler=Autumn Walk] "A ray of light that descended from the heavens." Klin Ch., Saneksa R.[/spoiler] "I'm not sure about the signatures, but... I think it's something like that." He wiped the drops of sweat from his forehead and sighed tiredly. "What do you think? And then we can go and surrender."