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C is constant, which is the "speed of light in a vacuum." Light can, and does, travel slower than C, e.g. when traveling through gas or other material.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speed_of_light

Scientists have even managed to freeze light for short periods of time.

https://io9.gizmodo.com/scientists-freeze-light-for-an-entir...