[ Not so different at all. She draws her hand up Odette's side, from her hips, along rigid muscles, the curve at the side of her breast, and then her shoulder before she cups the other woman's cheek with her fingers. ]

And so will mine. I suspect you do not need to be told this, but take pride in what you have forged yourself into, Odette. Despite all odds... You are magnificent.

[ And then Celeste leans in to press a kiss to her lips. ]