Esperia couldn't help but smile briefly at those words, humming gently in response. "Of course~ After all, it's a lot more fun to show this side of me~" Esperia hummed happily as the inquiry about the snuggling came, which earned a sheepish snickering from the vampire: "A bit of this and a bit of that~"
A happy sigh escaped her lips as Valerie started to carefully apply the sun tan lotion, leading Esperia to muse softly. "It's best to teach him in a pool or a lake first, the sea can be quite unruly at times." Whispering gently she closed her eyes, simply enjoying the gentle massaging of the oil onto her back. It was a pleasant experience, to just relax and allow the worries of the world to slowly fade away.
"At moments like this, I truly feel blessed to have you and Hasani~ Well, of course during all moments but." She paused, trying to think of the best way to express things. "Most people that know me only see the playful lewdling, thinking that I live life without a care in the world. Others might think that I simply do whatever I want."
She closed her eyes and whispered in a tender voice. "Yet, beyond that there is so much more. I saw things, I know things that most won't ever understand. It's not even a matter of trying to explain it, after all there are some things words can't express. I try so hard... so hard to protect this fickle balance, and for what reason? Because some otherwordly entity chose me as one of the few to champion its cause?"
A bitter chuckle escaped her lips as she continued. "Nonsense, I'm not that privileged to be a chosen hero or savior, but if I don't do my work, then the peaceful future I want to create for you and Hasani will just remain a childish ideal, a promise bound to bring disappointment due to it never getting fulfilled."
She sighed, closing her eyes and smiled. "That is why at moments like this, despite being tired of the burden, that I feel a warmth that encourages me to hold on. As long as I have you and Hasani to fight for, I won't falter. Although I guess from now on I should include Lillim to that list, the girl seems to have grown quite fond of us and Hasani~"