Posts from ☀️ Arselia and Akonia

—Now that we're here, would you like me to grab something for you to read from the library? —he remarked, gaining 2 OD. —We could continue the story of the royal dynasty, or maybe read about their wives. And today, a new book "arrived" about the beginning of the journey of the founder of the Baldur's Gate school...

—By the way, Kalina. —Garrett suddenly became more serious. —Can I ask for your spiritual advice? If, of course, you have some time. I don't really want to go to the church officials with this, because, well... you understand... The outcome might be predictable.
He waved his hand in a gesture that could be interpreted as a sudden erasure from the plane of existence.
—But I can trust you. Only this... —he hesitated, glancing at the other people present. —I would like it to be just us, you, me, and Harold. Yes, that includes you. —he looked at his brother. —If something happens to me, you will be the only one left to ponder this question.

- Well, look - you're already under the wing of a pillar, and this is only your first meaningful day on the surface, - 😉. - So I'm sure everything will be fine if you give people and events a chance.

- What kind of... "special" one?

- Unfortunately, this is impossible. Even Arselia wouldn't be able to persuade her. But let's not talk about that. Penelope-san, I can't help but ask - what's going on here today, green-starry?

- Lua Saint-Luna! - the school's founder introduced herself in response, extending a palm for a handshake to the potential student. - To begin with, tell me about your previous experience with the Baldr school.

After this, he goes to Baldr, where he crosses paths with Erephir.

- Hmm... I've seen you somewhere before, - he says to her, - well, no matter, Pion Sinarz, perhaps I will be glad to make your acquaintance - that depends on you.

- Hmm... And do you remember which part I stopped at? Although, it would be interesting to learn more about the founder of your school.

- Listen, maybe you could ask the Empress to adopt me too?..
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- It was just a joke, in case you thought otherwise.

- I mean, involving non-professional models who aren't part of our agency... What did you think I was going to say?

- That's how it is, - Penelope finished explaining, - by the way, some of our clients have expressed disappointment with the new cover designs, and what do you think - was the previous format with minimal text better or worse? As you can see, since I took over as head of the agency, we've been trying to diversify them, but it seems not everyone is happy about it.

-- Erephir Linell Darvening, nice to meet you, -- perhaps Sonata's student managed to catch part of the spoken speech, who knows. Looks like they'll be studying together?

"I wonder if yesterday's piece of cake has already gone bad at home?..."

—I remember: on the third! Technically, the last OD can be spent on the founder... Well, let me bring the first, second, and third, and you see which cover your soul leans towards more.

He aggressively seals the envelope and hangs it on a tree, pretending to be mortally offended, but in the end, he cannot stop himself from laughing, just as Beata herself does.

- Ha-ha, yeah, alright, alright. But that reminded me of one question. A bit out of place for today and this location, but it seems to make sense... uh... - the question was addressed in a private chat to Sonata and Cleone. - Do you know by whose specific "mercy" you were thrown into Risser? There are quite specific conditions required there... If it was "her", then now you're, uh... on your own? Is that how it is?

- No, nothing, just asked...

- I think... that the amount of text could have been cut... - Ayano said with difficulty, turning her face away and hiding the expression of pain on it with her palm.

- Ayano said with difficulty, turning her face away and hiding the expression of pain on it with her palm.
"Okamisama... What has become of us?.. What a shame"

- Too bad... This is already which "event" in a row that I won't be able to get ✹ for?.. Not that it's that important, but... sigh.

- This is what the lack of faith does to people,” commented Sonata’s student, reflecting on Erephir’s earlier monologue. “Life is much simpler and more beautiful if you don’t invent meanings where there are none. For example, I am most drawn to Darkness. Why, you ask? It’s all playfully simple, conveyed by three elements that converge like a planetary parade:
- In our world, darkness is a masculine element, and as it happens, I am a man. Although, considering there are only two genders, this can hardly be called something unusual.
- Beauty is the foundation of culture, the foundation of love. Look at your equipment, your clothes, and accessories – without the pursuit of beauty, they would look completely different.
- This path is patronized by the True Goddess, so do I need to doubt it?

- What interesting students I have today. Let it be known to you, Erephir, that in the world where this philosophy and combat practice originated, this direction was specifically called the path of metal, so you are perfectly right to call it that. I only adapted it to the generally accepted categories of Anush. Do you know that categorization is the basis of our understanding of the world? For example, if you look at the blue sky above you and do not have the corresponding word in your lexicon, you will not be able to comprehend its color. Or, consider the beauty mentioned by Pion; without the appropriate term at your disposal, at most, you will be able to feel it on a sensory level when you see something beautiful, but the concept itself will be alien to you. Therefore, for a better understanding of this path and its place in our world, it is more effective to be guided by the categories of the elements we know. However, I will have to disappoint you – mastering these concepts and embodying them in life is not the same as learning traditional sciences and combat training. Once you step onto the path of matter, metal, Kalentia, and abandon it, you will mislead your spirit and body, and it will be much more difficult to return to the original state than to master the other seven options, and that is all I can offer you. - In exchange for ✹.

- Ah, it's you, - the musician finally noticed the couple, - dilda, ogloblia, and kalancha, - he remembered the three women he had met that morning, - well, how is the celebration going, are you having fun?

– Hmm, is this a test of my resolve? No? – she pondered. – But can one betray what the soul strives for? If it brings additional difficulties, then I am ready, but if you say that you will not be able to restore my spirit and body to their original state so that I can learn, perhaps I should find another way to break down this barrier? Sorry for asking, but maybe you can advise me?

– Ugh, how low, – Beata snorted, but it was clear that she was more amused than angry. – Yes, the holiday is going wonderfully! And the performance was a great success!

- Really? - The beauty aimed Ayano with the viewfinder of her camera. - Or maybe our innocent and pure princess has a dirtier mind than it seems at first glance, hmm?

- So you also hold that opinion, I see. I'll have to go back to the old format.

Noticing her friend's confusion, Sonata placed her hand on her back.
- Are you okay?

- Why wouldn't it work? Everything will work out.

- My mind is a mountain Fortress, with watchtowers and patrols walking around it.

- It might be good in the most minimal format, say, at the August level. But doesn't it force the viewer's perception of the scene into a certain template? Even if it's done for a specific image, wouldn't it be more interesting for the viewer to find and formulate their own?

- No... but there's nothing we can do about it now.

- Distribute votes among colleagues? That's not very supportive. Evaluate yourself? That's also wrong. Besides, there may be a conflict of interest here, and everyone has different images.