Summary: In the old days on earth, soulmates used to be a thing of fairy tales, of myths - some believed in them, some thought the concept ridiculous. In the twenty-third century however, it is a different matter entirely.
This is my gift exchange fic for @browneyedgenius, I hope you'll like it!
Thanks @startrekgeorgiouery for organizing this event!!!
Also gosh I just got so emotional looking at all the pictures of Philippa. Long live our Captain Georgiou!
Sources:
1&3 - 2
4&6 - 5
7&9 - 8
Edits by me.
Let me know if you if you don't want to get tagged in these anymore, or if you only want to get tagged in photostories, no other Milippa content! & if you aren't on the tag list yet but want to be, of course also send me a message :)
[Captain Georgiou has been invited to a formal event at a space station, and as the Shenzhou can stay docked for the night, she has invited Michael, her newly appointed first officer, along with her - short photo story below the cut, or read the full 10k fanfiction on ao3 here]
Philippa: *cracks a dumb joke*
Michael: *has to snort while she has her picture taken*
Philippa: ...sorry about that
Michael: don't worry, Captain - it's the most fun I had tonight.
Philippa: You're not enjoying yourself? I hope you didn't misunderstand my asking you to accompany me as an order...
Michael: no, don't worry! I usually would, there are actually a number of scientists in attendance I would like to speak to...
Michael: *sighs*
Michael: I just can't stay on the sidelines as much now as I used to when I was just another officer... I don't think I will have a lot of opportunities to talk to the people I actually want to speak to, and I could also do without all the cameras.
Philippa: well, I am sure the novelty will wear off, and you will be able to disappear in the masses again - it also isn't like this every time, often there are higher ranking people taking the spotlight away from you and I... for the time being, I will try to fend off the vultures.
Michael: *laughs* I'll be happy to hide in your shadow, Philippa.
[later]
*comlink beeps* Captain, there has been an incident, and we need to move the ship...
Michael: *resigned* go, Captain, I will be fine here...
Philippa: Nonsense! I was invited, and I know you aren't enjoying yourself here. You should go to the ship.
Michael: Are you certain? You trust me alone with the Shenzhou?
Philippa: it's why you are my First Officer- and I am sure that I will not regret that choice.
[later]
Michael: *over the comms* everything alright now, Captain!
Philippa: With the Shenzhou in your hands, I am absolutely certain of it.
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Sources and single photo edits to reblog:
Michelle Yeoh
Sonequa Martin Green
Milippa Manip
The Captain's Chair
Should I turn this idea into a longer fic for ao3? Do let me know :) it's here now!
Michael, getting ready for a ball: *this is not a date, this is not a date, she probably only needs to go to meet the admiral and asked me to come because I'm her first officer...*
Philippa: *knocking* Michael? Are you ready, can I come in?
Michael: I- Sure!
Philippa: *looks like this*
Michael *freaks out in gay* *is this a date is this a date is this a date is this a-*
Michael: C-Captain?
Philippa: Nonsense, Michael! We are not on duty tonight.
Michael: *screaming internally*
Michael: I suppose that is logical, C- Philippa. I shall get changed.
Michael: *continues to freak out internally*
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Update: Part 2
Think I'm going to turn this into a continued series instead of completely separate photo stories... Title's 'off duty'.
As promised, at 30 notes an Update! Not a direct follow up to the Off Duty photostory- I might still continue that one once I have some ideas and fitting pictures tho- but the start of a new one, also Shenzhou-Era AU but now established relationship- Shore Leave.
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Michael and Philippa are on vacation. Shore leave together, finally, for three glorious weeks on earth, in Malaysia.
While Michael is interested in the plantlife and history of Philippa's home country, she also lets Philippa take her to the beach, revelling in hours spent swimming and sun-bathing and she loves to wear the bikinis she had gotten specially for the occasion...
And Philippa? Can't look away. She has a vintage camera-phone to take photos on, and the first picture is, of course, of Michael:
She just can't resist her smile!
Michael is happy to pose for Philippa whenever she asks her to, but she soon suspects that Philippa doesn't just take pictures when she is looking at the camera...
One day at the beach, letting the warm wind blow into her face and looking out at the sea, she sees a movement behind her- and catches Philippa in the act!
Turning around, she laughs at Philippa's expression, and Pippa immediately takes another picture:
Michael lets her take a proper photo then, although Philippa likes the first two better.
They go travelling for a few days and Philippa leaves the camera phone behind together with most other technology, but when they are back at the hotel, and Philippa puts on her own swimsuit...
...Michael snatches the phone to take a picture of her beloved for once.
It's her favorite souvenir of the entire trip.
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Off Duty | Recovery
Got a bit longer this time, but I didn't want to cut it, they're too cute!
As always, links in a reblog because tumblr's a bitch!
Tagging who reblogged/commented on the last posts, lmk if you want on/off the tag list:
Recovery: Post-Battle at the Binary Stars AU with Philippa recovering on earth while Michael is back on the Shenzhou.
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'And write me every day,' Michael had asked Philippa to promise before they had parted ways. 'We will not always be in range to call, but-'
'I know,' Philippa had said, smiling as she bumped one of her crutches against Michael's uniformed leg. 'I will write, and send pictures as well so you won't worry as much.'
Michael had frowned then, had said that she knew there was nothing to be concerned about, but now, lightyears apart from her beloved, she can't help but worry. She knows Philippa is recovering, but being unable to be there by her side... It is making her feel uneasy, at edge.
Her personal communicator pings, and, currently not busy with anything urgent, Michael pulls it out to see a message from Philippa:
'They're not letting me do much here, so I am out of danger, don't worry. I had my physical therapist take a picture'
Michael smiles, then quickly puts back her communicator before anyone can catch her at it. Philippa knows that she is working and will see that she read the message, she can answer it later.
When Michael goes back to her communicator after her shift, there's a new picture and a message for her:
'Maybe it is good for me to feel real air again. But I do miss you.'
There's an audio file attached, and Michael can't help the soft smile showing on her lips. How did Philippa guess that she had been missing her voice?
'Thank you for the pictures. You are beautiful as always, and I am glad that you are doing alright. Listening to your audiofile now- love, Michael'
She types and hits send before clicking play on the audio.
"Hello, Michael..."
The smile is audible in Philippa's voice, and Michael has to close her eyes for a moment to stop herself from crying before she settles in on her bed to listen to Philippa tell her about her day.
~
Off Duty | Shore Leave
It's rly hard to make continuing storylines because there are just not so many fitting pictures of these two xD so I guess I'm back to seperate little photo stories. So far, all the one-shots fit into the same storyline, though!
Tagging who has interacted before: @accio-baqat @spockblanket @geek-goth-gay @my-gaydar-is-on-point @lesbian-sarek @yaminoendo @grapeyoda @wapwani @badwolfkaily @bookerandy, let me know if you want on/off the tag list!
Sources in a reblog because tumblr won't show the post in the search otherwise!
*Her wardrobe is mostly her uniforms, apart from that she only has two dresses, a vulcan robe and a suit... Philippa is wearing a suit, should she wear one too, or go with a dress? One of the dresses is rather formal, the other a little sexy- too sexy to wear for crew parties, but Philippa did say they were off duty tonight, so...*
Philippa: *sees Michael all dolled up and her brain immediately short circuits*
Philippa, internally:
*wants to watch a movie with only Michael in it*
Michael: Sorry I took so long- Philippa? Are you alright?
Philippa: Is this a date?
Michael: *slightly hysterical*
Michael: sorry, sorry- I swear I'm not laughing at you! It's just- I had been asking myself the same thing earlier.
Philippa: and... do you want it to be one? A date?
Michael: I had hoped that you would want it to be.
Philippa: *blushes*
Philippa: *takes a deep breath, then reaches for Michael's hand*
Philippa: Shall we?
Michael: *beams at her and takes her hand*
pic sources in reblog because tumblr is being a bitch about showing posts with links in them again...
just tagging everyone who had responded to/ reblogged part 1, lmk if you want to be taken off the tag list or aren't part of it yet and want on it!
