[ there’s something faintly hilarious about both of them getting tied into knots with uncertainty, so hyperfocused on what the other wants. It’s sad and kinda pathetic, and it’s all penny can do to not dissolve into nervous hysteria on the spot.

but she doesn’t. just listens to archie babble and take quick note (and appreciation) of how cute he looks when he’s blushing. ] Oh, I do. About everything, all the time. It rubs off, sorry.

[ she’s really tempted to make a joke about rubbing something else on him, but now’s not the time. later. penny considers for a moment, bouncing a little on the balls of her feet. ]

How about we walk? And talk about real stuff. I think I remember you having some opinions on skirts.