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!

Comments

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.

[hunksmash]

It's a fruit!

You asked what people like here, and I was about to be like... "Most of the food's 1-to-1!" Which is pretty wild, but I'm not complaining!

Anyway, pineapples could kinda go either way, I guess, so I'd like to know what you think of them.

[lioness_rampant]

I'd be happy to try it! We could go to the market and pick one out, perhaps? You'll have to show me what they look like, of course.

[hunksmash]

Yeah, sure! We can pick up whatever you'd like to try, actually.

It's summer, so... Good time for fruit and stuff. Not that it's ever a bad time for fruits, but-- You know.

We should do watermelon, too!

[lioness_rampant]

I'm sure there will be plenty of things to try in the local market, but I'll defer to your judgment where Earth fruits are concerned. I know in some cases the fruit that look least appealing can be the most delicious.

[hunksmash]

Maybe! I don't know how ugly people would consider a lot of fruits and veggies, but… We can go pick the ugliest ones and see how it goes!

[lioness_rampant]

That actually sounds delightful. We could even make a fruit tarte, or something similar. Wouldn't that be lovely?

[hunksmash]

I do love a fruit tart! And it's a good season for it!

Alright..! You wanna do up crusts first?

[lioness_rampant]

I have no idea where to begin! How does one make a tart crust? Is it complicated?

[hunksmash]

It's not too bad! Well, I mean... It's not bad at all, I just don't know if I'd call it super-beginner baking. But I'm not worried about it, so you shouldn't be either! You've got me on your team, after all!

So I can teach you while we work, and then we can go pick up some filling ingredients while those chill.

[lioness_rampant]

I know I'm in good hands, then. I couldn't be more grateful to have you on my team, Hunk--here or in our own reality.

What would we need for the crust? I should have enough chroma to pick up the necessary items.

[hunksmash]

I mean, this is just baking, but... Thanks! Same!

It'll be flour, butter, egg, and sugar. Staple stuff, if you like it and wind up wanting to do more baking. I already have it all, too, if you don't think you'll ever want to bake again. Or if you just wanna try it and see how it goes.

[lioness_rampant]

[ She meant in general, really--beyond just baking. Allura's glad you're part of her team. She chuckles and shakes her head. ]

Maybe it would be best if I gave it a try first. I could still pick up extra ingredients, though, since I'm certain you wouldn't let them go to waste.

[hunksmash]

Sure. Whatever works!

Are we going for it today, or…?

[lioness_rampant]

Yes! That would be wonderful. I can come over, or we could meet up at the marketplace?

[hunksmash]

I can meet you! We can go ahead and get the stopping out of the way without you having to make an extra trip around. Then we can come back here to fix everything up.

Maybe the others will wanna come over, too. We can all have tarts. Tart party!