The laughter gradually faded, though occasional chuckles still bubbled up as Penny dramatically turned her back to the group with an exaggerated huff. She crossed her arms and looked away, refusing to acknowledge the radiant golden spotlight still gently pulsing above her head for a few more seconds.
"I am a serious artist," she muttered, deadpan. "Not some walking stage light."
Leo rolled his eyes before he pointed out "But you are very dramatic"
Penny opened her mouth to deny it but instead lowered her head, clicking her tojgue in annoyance when Leo tilted his head in amusement.
He was right. She practically lived for the drama most days.
"Alright. Who's next." Greg asked in an attempt to shift the topic and save Penny from anymore embarrassment.
Crystal seemed to have ignored the banter well, as she pulled up her inventory. Her skillbook materialized with a gentle hiss of mist, the cover etched with frostlike veins and shimmering aquatic runes. Fitting, given her class.
