"They're founding another religion after you."
Flurry let out a sigh as she continued to stare upwards at the cloudy sky. "I know. I overheard the guards talking about it. This time it's the lesser nobles heralding me as someone who will uplift them et cetera et cetera."
Cozy kept her gaze on Flurry. "So what're the chances they ask you to speak at some ceremony?"
"Well, Golden Wish is the founder, and she's one of the true believers, so pretty high," Flurry replied. "This one's definitely not a scam, and I can't think of some other reason why she wouldn't want me there."
"I haven't talked to her enough to know if she's smart enough to get that you never invite your goddess to your church." Wrapping one wing around her beloved, Cozy sidled up closer to her marefriend. "Also, I still think you're dumb for not making use of these churches to consolidate your power."
"I know." Flurry still didn't look at her.
"Like, I would've killed for a cult of personality like that." Cozy pressed herself close to Flurry, her hoof casually stroking one of her wings. "Literally. I tried to do that once."
"I'm familiar with that story," Flurry said dryly. "I did study you thoroughly before I had you unfrozen."
Cozy brightened at that. "Aww, I love it when you say things like that. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside knowing that I was in your head before we'd even met."
"Well, I got back at you eventually," Flurry replied with a playful nudge.
"Yeah, yeah." Cozy nudged her back. "Rub it in, will ya?" She shook her head. "I still can't believe I actually care about someone else now. But also, that kinda proves my point, you know? Not that I wanna have to share you with someone else, but you could do a lot with ponies who are completely devoted to you."
"Religious fervour is a tricky thing," Flurry explained. "Too easy to have your words and intentions twisted. I prefer my power to be a little bit more controlled. If I wanted ultimate chaotic power I'd just steal Grogar's Bell and pay Discord a visit."
Cozy shivered. "Yeah, okay, when you put it like that, I get it. Power's great, but I guess power over nutjobs isn't really power, huh?"
"I'd prefer other kinds of soft power, yes," Flurry said. "Though, having everypony love me a reasonable amount is pretty useful."
"Hence the fan club." Cozy finished the thought for her.
"Hey, gotta make use of the Teen Idol thing I've got going on while I still can," Flurry replied. "But also, even if I'm the Princess of Devotion, that doesn't really mean that I want ponies to be devoted to me. I want them to find something else to be passionate about, and to help them devote their lives to it. That's why I encourage my fans to find their own causes to champion."
"Except for me," Cozy pointed out.
"You're special," Flurry shot back without missing a beat. "In more ways than one. I like being the source of your devotion, and you're all I need at the moment. For now, I'm happy with just having one devotee worshipping at my hooves."
Cozy giggled. "As if you're not just as obsessed with me as I am with you. You're not immune to your own domain, your majesty."
"Maybe not, but I was raised by the Princess of Love, so I still think I have the advantage here." With that, Flurry finally turned her attention to her marefriends, peppering little kisses along the most sensitive parts of Cozy's wings.
Cozy squirmed under her ministrations. "T-There's no way your mom taught you that," she gasped.
"No, but she was very open to me having a proper and healthy education about all aspects of love," Flurry explained, continuing her trail of kisses.
"Mmm, I gotta admit, this probably counts as a religious experience," Cozy said, still breathless. "It's a good thing this hill is so far away from the city, so we can pray in private."
"Oh, and what do you want to pray for?" Flurry asked.
"Oh, the usual," Cozy said with a dismissive wave of her hoof. "Love, happiness, and the power to make kingdoms bend to my will."
"Well, I can make the first two happen now," Flurry said, using her hooves in addition to her lips now. "As for the third, I'm afraid I'll need a bit of time."
"As long as you don't make me wait too long." Cozy pressed herself against Flurry's barrel as she let out a contented purr. "Not all of us are immortal alicorns who can make plans that span thousands of years."
"Not yet," Flurry corrected. "But yes, I swear that you will be crowned as a queen alongside me one day."
"I believe you." Cozy smiled. "And when that day comes, I can both be the goddess for our people."