video ✨ un: princess_paladin

[lioness_rampant]

[ When the video cuts on, it's to the face of a smiling young woman in a soft pink dress in front of a backdrop of a wall of glowing crystals. She's glowing, too, or at least the little markings under her eyes are. A small family of pastel mice sit perched on her shoulders, two to a side, but apart from that quirk she looks very prim, even dainty. ]

Good evening, Lunatia. I hope this message finds you well. Now that the dragonsong has finallyabated, it seems the perfect time to introduce myself.

[ Since everyone isn't going crazy with lust for the moment, that she knows of. She's new, okay? Give her a month. ]

I am Princess Allura of the planet Altea, a Paladin of Voltron, and one of the founding members of the Voltron Coalition. Perhaps these things don't hold any meaning in a reality where Voltron--and maybe even Altea itself--never existed, but I imagine many here find themselves in a similar position.

[ The smallest mouse on her shoulder squeaks, distracting Allura long enough to pass her a tiny piece of fruit with a light chuckle. ]

At any rate, I am newly arrived here in Lunatia, and since it seems there's no telling if or when I'll be returned to my own reality, I hope to become better acquainted with this place and my fellow Moonblessed. What are some of the things you most enjoy about this world? What places would you recommend visiting?

Also, if anyone would be willing, I’d be thrilled to have a few sparring partners to help keep my skills sharp. Please let me know if you’re interested!

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voice — un: dontannoyme

[pushpin]

What's with the rats?

[ charming. ]

[lioness_rampant]

[ Oh, this is off to a wonderful start. ]

They're mice, actually, and they're my friends. [ Here she points to them in order of size. ] This is Platt, Chuchule, Plachu, and Chulatt. [ All of them squeak and give a jaunty little wave, except for Plachu, who crosses his arms and sticks his tiny snout in the air. ]

They stowed away in my cryo-stasis pod when we escaped the destruction of our home world and the time we spent together formed something of a telepathic link between us.

[ It's a long story, basically. ]

[pushpin]

...You got a telepathic link with a bunch'a turtle's uncles.

[ she's not gonna get that reference, but she will at least understand the dryness of his tone. ]

At least they look clean. They eat pizza?

video; un: marmorapaladin

[undeserted]

Allura, it's Keith.

[ It is he, your fearless leader! Finally feeling better thank Quiznak. ]

Report. You doing all right? It's good to see you.

[lioness_rampant]

[ Allura has to laugh for a second at the fact that Keith feels the inform her of his identity, as if she wouldn't recognize him.

Then again, he does actually look different. His features are a bit sharper than she remembers, and there's a very noticeable scar on his cheek. ]

Keith! It's good to see you, too. I arrived very recently, just before the dragons began their mating songs. I came through at the rift between realities that we traveled through to investigate the Altean distress signal broadcasting from the Telgalax-class ship we located. We were being fired upon as we tried to return to our own reality. That's the last thing I remember.

[ On her shoulder, the mice jump and squeak, waving greetings at Keith as well. ]

[undeserted]

[ Oh. She's from a different time-- that's way back. Keith remembers how that had been the team's first brush with an alternate reality, recalls the bitter disappointment of meeting Sven and realizing that he hadn't found Shiro after all. So how's he gonna break this to Allura? ]

Okay. So this is kinda gonna be hard to explain, but stick with me. Do I look different to you?

video; UN: Persephone

[ragingnature]

[ Smiling brightly as she flips over to a video response. ] Hello again! Are you settling in okay since we spoke?

Your little friends are adorable!

[lioness_rampant]

Hello! Yes, I’m making myself at home day by day, thank you.

[ At the mention of their cuteness, the mice all hop down into Allura’s hands so she can hold them closer to the camera. The little pink one seems especially fascinated—hope you enjoy this clip of her little furry face peering at the screen. ]

Chuchule is surprised because you’re pink like she is.

[ragingnature]

That's good.

[ She chuckles and offers a little wave to the mice. ]

Oh, you can understand them? That must be really helpful.

voice; un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

We can finally go back to Amegahara. Been almost a year since I went, but you might like it.

[lioness_rampant]

Amegahara? Yes, I believe I've heard mention of it! The city where they have a great number of glass artists, if memory serves?

[axemeaquestion]

Hi, uh... your majesty? [Her nose wrinkles as she smiles awkwardly.] Sorry, you're the first princess I've ever met.

[Anyway!!]

They actually make pretty good coffee around here, if it helps. And Crystal Beach is nice. They got one of those swim-up bar things at the resort there, too, which is a plus.

Cute pets, by the way.

[lioness_rampant]

Hello! You needn't address me so formally. I promise, I won't be insulted if you call me simply Allura.

[ She smiles pleasantly. ]

Coffee! I've heard the Paladins mention it as a beverage from Earth, but I've never had the pleasure of sampling it myself. Everything you mentioned sounds fascinating.

As for the mice, they aren't actually mine, as such. We're friends. They take care of themselves, mostly. [ Even though she does leave food out for them, and run little baths for them, they're their own mice. ]

voice | un: sousuke

[shrugsitoff]

I've been finding the food pretty good, at least what I've managed to try.

Those mice came here with you?

[lioness_rampant]

I've also enjoyed the food thus far. There's such an incredible variety, and with Moonblessed coming from multiple realities, that only brings more to the table.

The mice did come with me, yes! They're my dear friends.

video; un: professeur

[sycamour]

[It's fairly easy to catch Sycamore's attention, in terms of network posts, but far easier when it's an attractive woman, and even more easy when it's an attractive woman with Cute Creature Companions. He's quick to open his own feed to respond, framed neatly in the centre of the camera as if this is far from the first time he's spoken on video.]

It's lovely to meet you, Allura. My name is Professor Augustine Sycamore, but feel free to just use my last name!

[...alright, pleasantries are out of the way, please can we talk about your friends-]

I have many recommendations for fun things to do here in Lunatia, but I must ask; what kind of 'animals' are those friends of yours? They're adorable!

['Animals' is pronounced with an odd emphasis, as if Sycamore is vocalising the commas, but his expression is open and excited. Down in the corner of the frame, there's an orange ear twitching, as if he's hiding a few friends himself...]

[lioness_rampant]

The pleasure is mine, Professor Sycamore. [ That's what he meant when he said she could use his last name, right?

His question makes her grin, and reaching up to her shoulders, she helps the mice down in front of the camera so he can get a better look at them. They wave animatedly, always eager to be praised. ]

They're mice from my homeworld, but we spent many thousands of years together in a cryostasis chamber together and formed a telepathic link that allows us to communicate. It looks like you have a little friend of your own, there, if I'm not mistaken?

video, un: hexadin

[halforc]

[ Accent bros in here. ]

Begging your pardon, you said you were a Paladin. Would that be the kind with a giant metal lion, by any chance?

[lioness_rampant]

The very same! I'm the Paladin of the Blue Lion. I take it you've met my friends, then?

video, un: actualhunk

[hunksmash]

Hi, Allura!

We gotta find you a pineapple! And, ooh, I wonder if the mice would like cheese!

[lioness_rampant]

Hunk! What is a 'pine apple' and what does one do with it? And I'm certain the mice would try anything you offered them.

video un: zeppeli

[casaposa]

[Look, mice are a weird choice for a pet and if this were anyone else he would comment on it. He simply stares at the weird creatures perched on her shoulder for a hot second before moving on to, you know, more important things.]

Welcome, princess. Though I have to say your smile is the thing I enjoy most about this world now. Nothing else on my list can compare.

[lioness_rampant]

[ Not like he'd be the first person today to comment on the mice if he did choose to mention them, but she appreciates his restraint.

Her eyebrows arch up towards her hairline at the flirtation, however, and even higher in surprise at his facial markings. They look like they could be Altean. His ears, on the other hand, are disappointingly round. ]

Ahh, thank you for your kind words, sir. My smile isn't really a local attraction, though.

text; un: magicowl

[getting_better]

Nice to meet you, princess. I'm called Bishop. If you're looking to do some sightseeing, Amegahara is a very lovely place to visit but if you're looking to start small here in Lunatia, then I suggest the Crystal Beach to relax and PrismaPlace for shopping. Those are some adorable friends you have by the way.

[lioness_rampant]

The pleasure is mine, Bishop. Amegahara has come up several times, so I'll certainly have to pay a visit. Thank you for all the recommendations! I'm in the process of expanding my wardrobe, so I'll have to see what PrismaPlace carries. The mice say 'thank you' for the compliment. Do you have mice on your world as well?