You’re joking, right? [ although even as soon as she’s said it, penny knows that celine was being very honest. it’s not that celine doesn’t joke, it’s just that she hasn’t done anything so crass or basic as make up some local custom to haze her with. (and, if penny’s being honest, it’s the sort of prank she’d absolutely pull herself.)
maybe there’s just too many people here. when there’s an actual galaxy-wide empire, it makes sense that “trick the new girl into bowing to the wrong person” sort of jokes lose their luster.
she stumbles a little as celine starts to tug at her waist, hurried little steps to keep up with the empress’ long, powerful strides. ] Yeah, I guess. Like Taylor being surrounded by yes-men. [ wait, has she told celine about? - ] Uh - Taylor Swift, she’s a pop star. [ and now she’s talking about earth culture again, ugh.
the stars above them are beautiful. penny’s studied a bit of astronomy as a kid - stargazing with her uncle, trying to build her own telescope. she knows a few constellations, but it’s wild to see how little she recognizes in this corner of the universe. it’s odd, and unfamiliar, but it’s still incredible.
but it’s also hard to think about that when celine is so close to her. penny can feel the warmth radiating from her body, smell the spice of her perfume, and try to not meet her gaze too much. ]
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Date: 2024-05-14 06:32 pm (UTC)maybe there’s just too many people here. when there’s an actual galaxy-wide empire, it makes sense that “trick the new girl into bowing to the wrong person” sort of jokes lose their luster.
she stumbles a little as celine starts to tug at her waist, hurried little steps to keep up with the empress’ long, powerful strides. ] Yeah, I guess. Like Taylor being surrounded by yes-men. [ wait, has she told celine about? - ] Uh - Taylor Swift, she’s a pop star. [ and now she’s talking about earth culture again, ugh.
the stars above them are beautiful. penny’s studied a bit of astronomy as a kid - stargazing with her uncle, trying to build her own telescope. she knows a few constellations, but it’s wild to see how little she recognizes in this corner of the universe. it’s odd, and unfamiliar, but it’s still incredible.
but it’s also hard to think about that when celine is so close to her. penny can feel the warmth radiating from her body, smell the spice of her perfume, and try to not meet her gaze too much. ]