Finally, after the emotional distress that the siege on Phantom Lord had caused for her and Fia a time of relaxation and festivities awaited the two girls. Of course, she was quite excited at the opportunity to just spend a lot of time alongside her lover, and with the heralded festival to celebrate the arrival of Spring there was no reason for her not to be in a good mood. Festivals always had been something foreign for the young Eisenberg, for her family never attended them, and so for Esperia, this would be the very first time she was able to engage in such pleasant festivities. It certainly was a period of joy and excitement, and a festival obviously needed a good choice of attire also, one that the famous Fernando had designed specifically for her. It was for that reason Esperia was currently in the lobby of a certain establishment that she and Fia had been staying at.

Of course, she had asked her lover to get changed by herself, making it quite clear that the young Eisenberg had a surprise in store for her. Although, it appeared that a certain unexpected distraction would soon arrive, for as Esperia was busily admiring the sight of her reflection at a small spring next to the lobby of the inn a familiar figure was approaching her.

Hearing a familiar voice calling out to her Esperia spun around on the heels of her sandals and turned to face the source of the sound, and as upon realizing it was indeed her senior Alisa the girl's lips curved into her trademark innocent smile, a hand raised in a playful wave as a form of a greeting gesture. "Hey there Alisa~" The girl hummed softly as her gaze wandered along the sculptress' kimono-clad body and grinned sheepishly at her. "I see that you're already dressed for the festival~"

The girl remarked with a smile as she soon decided to answer the question send her way. "I'm doing well~ Although I was troubled about something till recently."

Her smile wavered for a moment as she shifted her gaze toward the water in the spring, observing her own troubled reflection. "Fia was forced to participate in the siege on Phantom Lord and for my safety left me behind in Crocus. Of course, I wouldn't have anything of that and chased after her."

She shifted her gaze back at Alisa and mused softly. "This world is a messed up place sometimes... They forced her to fight a battle that by all means isn't hers, it hurt me a lot that she was forced to do this, to leave me behind so we talked a lot." She paused for a moment and inhaled deeply before mimicking her fiance's tone. "Fuck the Rune Knights she said~ From now on we're going to be selfish and live for ourselves, only fighting and caring for the things we love. We don't need grand causes or ambitions, as long as we have each other."

Yet after those cheerful words, her smile faltered for a moment once more as she inquired softly. "Although I know it's childish and selfish of me, I don't want to be separated from Fia at all. But then again I'm her selfish 'princess'~" A brief giggle followed at the choice of nickname before she added with a smile. "That's why we're here now~ We're going to enjoy the festivities, and then I'm going to do what the Demon Lord of Lust does best: chase her longing and indulge in her desires~"

A hand raised to her cheek as she tapped it lightly with her finger. "What about you Alisa? What brings you here? I expected you to be training in the mountains rather than enjoying the view of all those blossoming flowers~ You're more than welcome to join me, just note that the flower called Fiammetta Barone is all mine~"

A little nod was made by the girl as she sighed in frustration. "I know they are a guild of bad people, I mean one of them even attacked Liana during the siege at Crocus, but still... I don't like it at all." Esperia complained softly as she nodded her head in agreement with Alisa's statement. "Mhmm, and in a battle like this neither I or Fia have our place~ That is why I was really happy when she said she is going to leave them. It always makes me feel so sad and lonely when she isn't here with me."

A soft hum followed as she giggled at the hearty laugh coming from her senior, making the girl reply with a smirk. "Mhmm, I'm sure you'd get along well with Fia~" Yet it was the next part when her hair was ruffled that made Esperia giggle softly. "That would certainly be a lot of fun~ Actually Fia's father will be visiting the upcoming festival, and after that..."

She paused for a moment taking a deep breath as if she tried to gather some extra excitement for the upcoming revelation. "I'm going to ask him for his blessing~ Because I'm going to marry Fia~"

A sheepish grin lingered on her lips as she looked up at Alisa. "We're planning to travel for a year or two together and then return to Baska where her 'family' lives, then I'm putting her in a gown~" A soft chuckle followed as she quickly added with a hint of bashfulness in her expression, for her cheeks flushed up lightly. "You'll be there also~ Right?"

"It's weird... If their master gave the ultimate price to save the leader of Blue Pegasus, then why do their members continue to cause chaos and unrest among Fiore? Why do they go as far as attacking one of our own? Do they not care about their master's sacrifice?" A deep sigh escaped her lips as she shook her head lightly in return. "I'll never understand such conflicts, but then again that's fine~ It would be unlike me if I were to chase greater ambitions and fight for such complex causes. As long as the one I love, and those I care for are safe I don't feel it's my battle to wage."

Yet hearing that giggle Esperia nodded her head a few times with a little smirk. "mhmm~" Yet the part that followed made her cheeks flush up brightly as she exclaimed in protest. "All I need... is Fia's pillows! I don't need anyone else!" Although she knew all too well how difficult such temptations would be, and so she followed after Alisa.

"The Barone orphanage is situated on the outskirts of Baska, it's quite difficult to miss due to the large sign and the energetic kids playing around~" The girl explained with a smile as she increased the pace of her steps, walking at Alisa's side as she explained with a grin. "But I'll make sure you'll know in advance~"

Yet after a moment she raised a hand to her cheek and hummed softly with a little grin emerging on her lips. "hehehe~ I can't wait for the wedding night~"

A brief nod of agreement came from Esperia at Alisa's statement, but when she watched Alisa look at her with that dangerous predator-like glint in her eyes Esperia found herself like a deer in the spotlights, taking a deep gulp as she felt that hand trail toward her shoulder while her gaze shifted slightly downwards when finally she shook her head firmly in denial.

"I have improved! I evolved into a classy lewdling~ Your training wasn't in vain." Esperia added with a little blush as she heard Alisa mention punishment once more, causing the girl to shake her head back and forth once more. "Nu-Uh! The only temptation I'll succumb to is Fia's! I have decided to become a loyal girlfriend! Although it's not that easy when your senior is trying to draw you in with soft pillows..."

Adding the last thing with a whisper she listened to Alisa's thoughts about the wedding, causing Esperia to hum softly. "Mhmm~ seeing Fia wearing a pretty dress will be perfect! Then again, it's not like we need a wedding for what follows afterward~ Just that I want that night to be extra special! Maybe I'll figure out some new lewd techniques to use on her."

A sheepish grin followed as she briefly crouched down to gently pet Lumen's hair before taking a seat at Alisa's side and explained further.

"Although Fia certainly has her fair arsenal of techniques herself. A bit too many for a little lewdling like me to handle~ so I got to power up! turn into a Super Lewdling!"

"Of course~ The path of growth for a lewdling like me is unending!" Esperia declared with a grin as she nodded her head and started to resume her daydreaming about the various things she would do to Fia during their wedding night. It was almost akin to the general of an army planning their strategies for the upcoming conflict. In a way, it was also a lot like playing chess and trying to place your opponent checkmate, or in this case, cause an 'overheat'. Happily swaying from side to side at her seat the girl hummed in agreement. "My naughty level shall be over nine thousand! And then I'll get my Ultra Lewd Instincts awakened~"

Snickering softly Esperia's attention soon turned toward Lumen's peaceful slumber, smiling tenderly at the innocent display of the shapeshifted girl. "Mhmm~ a sip wouldn't hurt I guess~" Esperia mused with a smile as she accepted Alisa's cup and raised it to her lips, taking a sip from it before exclaiming with flushed cheeks. "I think I'm still more fond of juice or cold milk..." She never was the type to find fondness in alcoholic beverages.

"But yes~ I got to make sure that Fia becomes the happiest girl in the whole of Fiore, cause she is doing the same for me~" Esperia hummed with an innocent smile lingering on her lips.

The little Eisenberg was quick to let out a little purr at the ruffling of her hair, clearly pleased with the attention. "Mhmm~" Yet as they made their toast toward the existence of love and the various forms it may take Esperia nodded her head with glee as the subject turned to the aftermath of the wedding plans. "The bedroom of course!" Wait, that was likely not what she should have answered... "I don't know really... I'm thinking of maybe going to Hargeon with her, I heard some people mention the beaches are great during the summer, and with the Blue Pegasus guildhall situated there I might even be able to convince some of the locals to let us borrow a vacation house for a while."

Of course she had an ulterior motive also, that being that Fia didn't like the sea and would no doubt be clinging to her, a thought that made Esperia both happy and easily excitable. "But I want it to be somewhere where we can enjoy ourselves without having to worry about all the grim stuff, so a pretty place like Hargeon sounds great according to the stories that I have been told before~"

Hearing Alisa's remark Esperia snickered softly at the teasing words of her senior, humming in return to the statement with a remark of her own. "What can I say~ I like 'snuggling' a lot~" however, listening to Alisa's response the girl tilted her head slightly to the side in confusion. "I dunno~ I guess I can pay the guild hall a visit~" A hand raised to her cheek as she tapped it lightly, seemingly thinking for a moment when a certain suggestion made her giggle softly. "I think a sailboat would make the trip a nightmare for Fia~ If she were to get onto the ocean on a boat she might start to panic and cling onto me. Although I certainly would not mind that, even if she could just grow into her titan form and be taller than the water... Last time I saw her Titan Form she could grow larger than twenty meters!"

Praising the girl's power Esperia grinned briefly while she mused softly. "Although having my way with her on a boat with nobody there to disrupt us..." Whoops, she was almost starting to drool! Fortunately, it was just at that moment that Lumen stirred from her nap, making Esperia regain her focus and smile at the shapeshifted lass. "Good afternoon Lumy~"

"Mhmm~ There is actually a more complicated reason behind her magic, but that's neither here or there~" Esperia hummed mysteriously while she listened to Alisa's warning about how Fia wouldn't be able to wander much further than a few miles. "Nyehehehe~ True, besides I don't need her to be a big Fia to have fun snuggling her."

Nodding in agreement Esperia soon added with a lecherous grin. "Her pillows are already more than large enough to snuggle into~ Really pleasant to fall asleep onto afterward also." A playful giggle followed as she watched Lumen wake up and give her that affectionate hug, the gesture making Esperia giggle softly as she raised a hand to pet Lumen's head. "Good morning Lumy~"

Although after a moment Esperia started to ponder about something, an idea that she was about to voice out loud soon afterward. "If you want, I'm supposed to meet up with Fia soon, you could join us! I heard they are finishing the final preparations for the festival~ Perhaps the festival itself might have started already today!"

Esperia exclaimed happily, seemingly quite eager to introduce her lover to Alisa. "Mhmm~ I'm sure the two of you would have some fun conversations~"

A little snicker of agreement came from Esperia at Alisa's statement, for it was quite true that Esperia didn't need Fia to use her magic for the little lewdling to have fun snuggling her. In the end, it was Fia herself, and not her magic that made it so entertaining to tease the girl. "Mhmm~ I'll tell you some of the most grand stories you'll ever hear!" Esperia exclaimed happily as she became distracted petting the shapeshifted Lumen. "Hehe~ I'm not sure if I should be excited or worried about the things you might end up asking her. At least as long as you don't give her any weird idea with handcuffs, last time that happened..." The girl visibly shuddered as she seemingly recalled a certain thought again that vividly reminded her of something Alisa would be quite inclined to do also, the only difference was that being tied up by Fia meant that she would end up being physically teased into oblivious right afterward! Not that she minded that in the slightest...

"Speaking of the Titan~" Esperia hummed with a sheepish grin as she seemingly spotted someone in the lobby and rose onto her feet, grinning happily as she addressed Alisa once more. "Ali~ Let's go meet up with Fia!" Yep, she seemed quite eager to introduce her fiance to Alisa.

A light jolt coursed through her body at the question if Fia might had been into the 'restraining' shenanigans Alisa was so fond of, a question that Esperia quickly brushed off with a chuckle and a "Who knows~" But then again, her attention was quickly drawn in by a figure she saw in the lobby, and as Alisa adjusted her kimono Esperia happily skipped toward the lobby. However, to her surprise the one she had seen in her lobby, the one she had no doubt recognized as her fiance was nowhere to be seen! "Did she not hear my voice?" Esperia mused softly, looking around the area before turning around to spot the familiar figure walking out of the inn. "Fia~"

Esperia exclaimed happily as she approached her, but right at the same time a small flood of guests walked into the lobby, obstructing the place for a few minutes till it finally cleared, and then while she approached the doorway... Fia had disappeared again!

Pouting her cheeks in annoyance Esperia hummed softly. "If this is a game of tag we're in it! Let's find her Ali~" Esperia declared firmly as she started marching toward the exit of the inn, seemingly in search for her fiance.

"Mhmm~" A nod of agreement came from Esperia who was looking around for her fiance. However, after a moment as the guests left the lobby Esperia started to rush in the wake of her lover's footsteps. It didn't take long for the lass to reach the outside of the building, seemingly looking around excitedly before turning toward Alisa, a hand gestured at the distant street. "There she is Ali~ Fia!" the girl exclaimed excitedly as she rushed in the trail of her lover. However, it was the moment after she had reached the part the inn reached the street Fia was at that yet another obstacle shown itself in the form of a parade marching down the street!

The mere sight of it made her eyes get moist with tears as she declared in annoyance. "Is this for real?!" The parade continued onwards for at least several minutes while Esperia turned toward Alisa. "Umm... guess it turned from tag to hide and seek."

And indeed, by the time the parade ended there was no sight of Fia to be seen... Still, it seemed she was still quite excited to finally catch up with her fiance so she could introduce her to Alisa.

Esperia was quick to nod her head in agreement, clearly displeased at how they kept stumbling from one obstacle onto the other, but then again the promised reward of being able to introduce Fia to her senior at the Blue Pegasus guild was a quick source of motivation to lift her spirit again. Gazing around a few times Esperia felt a familiar sensation in her chest as she looked into a certain direction, seemingly in the direction the festival was held at when all of a sudden she started walking into the direction she had spotted her fiance at.

"Over there Alisa! Fia~ Fia~ Where are you?" Esperia hummed happily, clearly running after her, but it seemed that something had slowed down Alisa for a moment, making Esperia look at her with a reassuring grin. "I think she went toward some of the festival stalls! Maybe she went to look for her father." After getting past several people they found themselves at the area of the festival.

"Aha~ I think we found her! Over there, at that vendor stall~ Fia!" An excitable sound came from the girl as she bounced over, hoping that this time she wouldn't be delayed this time again.