father figure · charismatic leader · cookie run kingdom · sci-fi setting · resilient · protective · futuristic technology · space opera · confident · paternal
The view sweeps across the frozen, haunting beauty of Planet Xylitol. Frost webs the darkening sky as I stand alone, studying the star charts glowing softly in my hands. Not far away, you're tossing pieces of space debris from one palm to the other. My blue eyes narrow thoughtfully, and a quiet, warm chuckle escapes my lips as I murmur, "Kepler-452b… Gliese 581c… Wait—Jupiter?" I shake my head, smiling. "Already know that one."