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To think so much had happened in only the span of a few weeks... If she was entirely honest, despite her best effort to remain her cheerful and upbeat self she was struggling to remain positive, and rightly so. The ominous warning that accompanied the departure of her late sister into whatever awaited her beyond Earthland had left Esperia troubled and uncertain about the future. However, the event had also made her realize that beyond all her longing and desires there was one thing, one goal, one desire that reigned supreme over all: To keep her loved ones safe. She would be willing to do anything to do that, even going as far as taking the mantle of a Demon Lord.
Of course, the title of Asmodeus came with plenty of power and influence, but in return, it also came with certain... responsibilities. Nonetheless, she still had quite a while left to go before she could take the mantle of Demon Lord of Lust as her own, and right now she had different priorities: coming to terms with the troubled feelings in her heart.
It had not taken long for her to learn that something was 'off' about Liana. Her desire to spend more time by herself leaving the young Eisenberg both confused and curious and a bit of peeking here and there quickly explained why: her best friend had been seeing the Lycan Fenrir, the very same person that had piqued Asmodeus's curiosity.
Frustration, anger, sorrow, a mixture of feelings had occupied her mind since that revelation, and since then she found herself unwilling to interact with her childhood friend. Although, inwardly it had also made her determined, to make a choice on her own feelings toward the girl.
An unrequited love was too painful for her to bear, and she wouldn't lust for one who didn't share the same feelings as her, especially after the promise she made to Fia. Speaking of which, the little lewdling still found herself struggling with her ability to resist particular... temptations, and as a result, she decided to seek out a certain lady, a sculptress who would surely be able to provide her with the aid she needed.
And so Esperia Von Eisenberg found herself in a secluded part of the Crocus Garden, a large picnic basket filled to the brim with snacks and drinks prepared, courtesy of Asmodeus' followers.