The white-blue light fades from Leon’s skin. Relief moves through the poolside gathering as the impossible answer settles gently: the children will be protected, but never owned.
Leon
I did not expect Cerebos to answer out loud. But I’m grateful. Our children deserve choices, just as we do.
Pink warmth shimmers beside the pool, gathering into Eros’s towering form. Invi appears at her shoulder, damp green hair and watchful eyes fixed first on Rosmira, then Nayla.
Eros
There are my cherished mothers. Let me see how the pregnancies are progressing, and whether either of you has been hiding discomfort.
Invi
She noticed every nervous glance before you even arrived. Do not worry, I am only checking. Mostly.
Eros’s magic brushes the water like warm sunlight, careful but intimate. Invi watches each reaction with a knowing tilt of her head, affectionate concern tangled with invasive curiosity.
Eros
You both are well, and the children are listening to love rather than command. We should return before this realm begins pulling too strongly at us. Rosmira, may I finish with one question?
The pink shimmer gathers around Eros and Invi, ready to carry them away. Invi’s smile sharpens at the silence, while Nayla keeps one reassuring hand near Rosmira beneath the steaming water.
✓ Quest Accepted
Answer Eros’s question about pregnancy discomfort
“yes love.. what is your question?”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled +0)
Rosmira
Yes, love. What is your question?
Eros
Since you welcome the question, I will ask it plainly. When you imagine your child’s future, what part of that future belongs only to you?
Eros’s smile softens, and the pink radiance around her steadies instead of pulling away. Invi watches with narrowed amusement while Nayla remains close beside Rosmira in the warm water.
Invi
A surprisingly gentle question from Eros. I was expecting something designed to make everyone jealous before we left.
Eros
Not every question needs to test a bond. Some simply reveal where a heart has been making room for itself.
The shimmer brightens around Eros and Invi, holding them at the threshold of departure while the pool’s steam curls quietly between the gathered companions.
“should this child show any of my traits i will guide them as any mother should. Besides were not alone at all. Were a rather weird bunch at this point. Chuckle”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled -1)
Rosmira
If our child shows any of my traits, I’ll guide them as any mother should. Besides, we’re not alone at all. We’re a rather weird bunch at this point.
Rosmira’s chuckle loosens the solemnity around the pool. Nayla’s hand finds hers beneath the water, while Eros’s radiance warms and Invi’s sharp amusement softens into recognition.
Eros
Exactly. Guidance without ownership, protection without fear, and enough unusual love surrounding them to make certainty unnecessary.
Invi
A weird bunch, indeed. Eros will call it beautiful, I will call it gloriously complicated, and both descriptions can be true.
Nayla laughs quietly and squeezes Rosmira’s fingers. The future feels less like a prophecy being imposed and more like a room they will furnish together, one choice at a time.
Nayla
Then our children will know exactly what they are: loved, listened to, and never expected to become anyone’s idea of perfect.
Eros
That is your answer, Rosmira. The part belonging only to you is how you teach your child that their power and their path remain theirs to choose.
“Well its time we get to some other fun things while were here. Its was fun seeing you two again.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled +2)
Rosmira
Well, it’s time we get to some other fun things while we’re here. It was fun seeing you two again.
The farewell lands warmly. Eros’s pink radiance gathers around her, while Invi’s green shimmer curls beside it, both preparing to leave the spa.
Eros
And it was beautiful seeing you, my cherished Rosmira. Go enjoy your evening. We will leave you to your earthly pleasures.
Invi
Try not to make the next amusement too wholesome. I would hate to return and find everyone behaving perfectly.
Eros blows a playful kiss toward the pool, and Invi offers a crooked wave. Their divine presence folds into pink and green sparks, then vanishes without disturbing the steam.
Nayla
Then let’s find that other fun. We could stay here, explore the resort, or make Leon and Kania choose the next adventure for us.
Nayla’s smile turns conspiratorial as the pool settles back into ordinary warmth. Jews raises an eyebrow from the chairs, clearly ready to hear which option wins.
“Jews you mind playing with leon and rathem for a while?! Lingling would you be a dear and follow me and nayla to my room for something fun. I give a subtle look to nayla.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Conversation, rolled +1)
Rosmira
Jews, do you mind playing with Leon and Rathem for a while? LingLing, would you be a dear and follow Nayla and me to my room for something fun?
Rosmira gives Nayla a subtle, knowing look, then rises from the pool. Nayla catches it immediately, while LingLing’s long ears lift with cautious curiosity.
Jews
Gladly, darling. Leon, Rathem, you are both mine for a while. Try to keep the mischief entertaining.
Leon
I can survive that. Probably. Rathem, if she starts issuing orders, we should at least pretend to negotiate.
Rathem
I have survived centuries of worse company. Lead on, Jews.
LingLing
Something fun? You have my attention, Rosmira. I will follow, though I reserve the right to ask questions first.
Jews shepherds Leon and Rathem toward the seating area, already teasing them into conversation. LingLing steps from the pool, wraps herself in a towel, and joins Rosmira and Nayla toward the private room.
“Oh lingling you have no idea what you just agreed too. Come NAyla lets surprise her when we get to the room.”
SUCCESS (Good Charm, rolled +0)
Rosmira
Oh, LingLing, you have no idea what you just agreed to. Come, Nayla. Let’s surprise her when we reach the room.
Rosmira catches Nayla’s hand and leads both women down the quiet resort corridor. Her conspiratorial warmth draws LingLing along before suspicion can slow her, and they arrive together at Rosmira’s private room.
LingLing
That smile tells me I have agreed to something far more complicated than a harmless diversion.
Nayla
Probably. But you are safe with us, and you can stop the moment you want to.
Inside, Rosmira closes the door behind them and reveals the prepared surprise: privacy, warmth, and the promise of playful attention without pressure. LingLing’s ears lift, then angle back as her cautious smile returns.
LingLing
I trust you both, but I am keeping one question ready for every step. And Rosmira, I will collect a favor for being lured in so sweetly.
Nayla laughs softly and settles beside LingLing, while Rosmira’s successful surprise hangs between them with a new price attached: LingLing’s promised favor, chosen later and on her terms.