The trip fortunately didn't take long, keeping in mind the growth of Hasani, she had suggested for the stroller to be brought along while she and Valerie would help Hasani walk most of the way. There was something refreshing to seeing that innocent life blossoming so much, a reminder that for Esperia there was more to life than the duties and oaths she had sworn, some of which only a handful of people truly understood the importance of.
Their destination was equally peaceful, a small and peaceful lake within the forest near Hargeon, close enough that wild animals didn't dare to venture there, and yet close enough that the harmless ones would sometimes take a peek.
After setting up a blanket on the grass and a umbrella, not that she needed to worry much about the sun, courtesy of the shade of the trees and her own resistance to it, there was still comfort to be found in shying away from the sunlight every now and then. After making sure everything was set up properly she smiled at Hasani, ruffling his hair for a moment after which she asked his caretaker to help the child change into some proper swim shorts, so that Esperia had a moment of privacy with her lover.
Esperia's gaze drifted along the lake for a while, after which she mused softly. "It's so peaceful and tranquil, the type of environment I'd love to see Hasani grow up in, a childhood free of the hardships we had to endure."
She turned toward Valerie, a hand gently grasping her lover's own. "And yet, I am not naive enough to think that it will last like that, life continues onwards, and there are plenty of people with ill intentions. I guess my own curiosity on certain matters doesn't help either~"
She giggled softly, seemingly amused at herself after which she continued. "And yet, I intend to keep my vow, I will be there for you and Hasani, forever and ever~ And yet, while I do not question your strength and resolve, I also know there are powers out there far greater than our own, fortunately they turned a blind eye to our existence for now, some even have forged positive bonds with us... and yet, the fact remains that there could be a time we will be forced to defend that which we treasure, even against a far greater foe."
She closed her eyes and allowed her head to rest sideways against Valerie's shoulder. "And yet Divinity does not mean immortality, no matter how strong one becomes, they still have their weaknesses. Perhaps one day I will find a way to overcome that, so that I truly can become an undefeatable wife to protect her lovely wife and adorable son~"
Her lips curved up in a tender smile, opening her eyes as she gazed into Valerie's own. "I know I said this a countless times~ But I love you~ This feeling, this joy that you brought me alongside Hasani is inreplacable~"