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. ]

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. ]

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.

[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?

voice; un: cloudywolf

[liveandforgive]

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

[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]

I'm afraid I'm not sure what you mean. What are turtles?

[ She's an alien, man. Granted, her planet apparently has mice and lions, but turtles is a step too far. That's not important right now, though! ]

The mice are very clean. They spend good portions of the day grooming, and I'll run a bath for them from time to time as well. I can't say they've ever had pizza, nor have I.

[lioness_rampant]

[ The mice wave back, eventually retreating back up to Allura's shoulders. ]

We've formed a telepathic bond, so yes, we are able to communicate. The mice have actually saved us a few times by getting into spaces too small for us to reach. They're smart and brave, aren't you?

[ That last question is posed to the mice, and they all chitter and preen at the praise. ]

[ragingnature]

That's amazing! [ She does a little bounce before reining her excitement in, though she's grinning. The mice are absolutely adorable. ]

Oh! To answer your questions, Amegahara is quite lovely. I'd like to go back and see more of it.

And I'd offer myself as a sparring partner but I'm only just learning how to fight.

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]

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

[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. ]

[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.

[shrugsitoff]

That's what I was thinking. Makes me want to try as much as everything that they have to offer here.

And that's pretty cool, actually. Makes me wish I had a pet of my own I could bring.

[lioness_rampant]

We could go together, if you're interested in returning there.

I do appreciate your offer. I imagine you're learning hand-to-hand combat first, yes?

[lioness_rampant]

You'd have to make a plan. Find a directory of local restaurants and make a schedule. I should probably do something similar--I can't cook even the slightest bit.

Oh, the mice aren't my pets. I'm sure you'd likely be able to find one in Lunatia if you wanted one, though.

[ragingnature]

I would enjoy that.

Mostly, yes.

[shrugsitoff]

That sounds like a good idea. Probably try a new one every couple days. But... you can't cook?

Huh? Then what are they?

[liveandforgive]

Bingo.

There's a place back home that it reminds me of. A lot of the same structure. It's only a couple hours trip down the new highway.

[ Unless you're Cloud with his bike. In which it takes half that time. Or less if he's really flooring it. ]

[axemeaquestion]

Oh, thank god. Allura it is, then. I'm Rochelle.

Damn. Aren't you a regular Cinderella? [She grins, in case it's not obvious she's teasing.] So you said you're from a place called... Altea, right? Do they really not have coffee there?

[pushpin]

How d'you know what mice are but not turtles. That makes no damn sense. What kinda planet were you the princess'a?

[ ........she's never had pizza. that's like a crime against humanity?! ]

Awright, I'm gonna send you a Prismaps link to a restaurant. Get lunch there.

[ and he does. ]