open to all | a trip

[tresemme]

I’ve been thinking [ wow ] about all those worlds we saw.

[ it sounds as if he’s gearing up to gloat about the zenith victory, as if that isn’t old news compared to the upheavals they’ve all experienced since awakening, but that’s actually not what’s on his mind today. ]

Space is massive. I know those were dreams, but there’s no reason that some of those places couldn’t exist in fragments like the hunks of rock we’re stuck on now. It’s just that if you went looking for one, you’d never come back.

[ the vibes in the communion are unusually placid for the contention he’s previously presented. he even briefly seems yearning, with that last bit—but he quickly shakes himself out of it, eager not to seem too in his feelings on the psychic broadcast. ]

…anyway, I wanted to offer seeing the world from above. I don’t care what side you’re on. I can take you to look at the stars, and you’ll be able to breathe as long as you’re with me, so… just ask.

[ pause. ]

Oh, but if you’re annoying, I’m leaving you there.

Comments

[tattooism]

It wouldn't have something to do with manipulation of the atmosphere or some sort of barrier magic to bring oxygen with us... ?

[Wow, what's it feel like to be kind of stupid... Never met her...]

[tresemme]

Hah, no.

[ it’s a better guess than tony wanted her to have; if he was being helpful, he would admit that she’s pretty close with that first one, but… he doesn’t want to be helpful, so there. ]

The point is, no, you don’t need a helmet.

[tattooism]

I'll just have to see it for myself, then ♡?

[Who doesn't want to look at stars closer if they had the chance?]

Just because I can hold my breath for a long time doesn't mean I have to show it off every time, I guess...

[tresemme]

[ her natural flirtatiousness makes him feel strangely on edge, and the idea of being alone with her in space is bizarre, intimidating.

but if he turns her down, he’ll sort of look like a chicken, won’t he? ]

Yeah, well… if I let you.

[tattooism]

[And you don't want to be a--- a rooster, now, do you, Tony... ?]

Oh, dear. Am I seeming a potential annoyance?

I could ask nicely if you prefer.

Stars from so close seems worth it.

[tresemme]

No, I—

[ and she’s not, not really. annoying isn’t the word tony would use. ]

Just… ugh! Just don’t say anything weird when we’re up there.

[tattooism]

I suppose I could try my best.

[Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm?]

For the stars, of course. ★