Open to all!

[dateme]

Who: Inui (dateme) & ALL OF YOU
When: Day 3, eclipse/evening
Where: Boneyard
What: IT'S TIME FOR A POW-WOW aka we built a fire

[ So it's been a rough couple of days (literally, just two). But between nearly being blown up, marching through the desert, and generally just never wanting to see desert again, there is one good thing Inui (and Lance) have discovered: those Coral plants? Can be cracked open and eaten!

So as the sun vanishes behind the rocky formations or the moon(s), fellow interlopers might notice a distinct & nutty aroma wafting through the boneyard. Tracing it to it's source isn't hard though: Inui and Lance have started up a rather sizeable camp fire from the remains of some of the bones near the vague center of the massive grave. There they've cracked open large stalks from the coral and are roasting the mealy insides over the flames.

They've stockpiled quite a bit and have yet to cook all of it, so anyone and everyone is free to stop by and either help or take up a stalk of their own! Heck, maybe there's already people gathered there!

Whatever the case, it's a good way to kill some time, right? Maybe you've got a ghost story or a survival plan you want to share with the group? No really does anyone have a plan we could really use a plan ]


[ ooc; THIS POST IS OPEN TO EVERYONE AND EVERYONE! Feel free to make your own starters/sections, threadjack like crazy, and just generally get to mingling. The cooked Coral stalks taste like almonds and shouldn't be poisonous!.

HAVE FUN ]

Comments

[ceruleo]

I remember it perfectly well, thanks.

[ Okay, to be fair, he doesn't remember most of the middle bit, because he'd kind of been unconscious, but he remembers enough. ]

Whatever, princess. Point is, you're stuck with me now, party or no party. I'll keep you safe.

[ As if Allura of all people needs to be kept safe... ]

[mousewhisperer]

The parts you were awake for, at least.

[ Yeah, that bit where he ended up unconscious? Allura remembers that all too well.

No more parties like that, okay. ]

You'll keep me safe? [ She's not sure if she could laugh or be offended. So she settles for sputtering. ] More like I'll keep you safe!

[ceruleo]

Hey, I'm the only Paladin here, right? Isn't it like, my actual job to keep you safe?

[ Actual question tbh. ]

[mousewhisperer]

It's your job to keep the universe safe. Not me.

[ Other than her being part of the universe, but that's splitting hairs.

She's not going to bring up the paladins bringing Voltron right to Zarkon. Really. But boy is it a question. ]

Besides, I've got more strength than you.

[ceruleo]

[ He huffs, visibly exasperated. ]

I know! I know you're strong, and I'm not--ugh. [ Arguing with a princess is the worst. ] I'm not gonna stop you from...whatever.

[ To be fair, even if he wanted to stop her from taking risks, what could he do? Only Shiro could question Allura's authority, and he isn't here. ]

But there are seven billion humans out there, and two Alteans. So...

[ He shrugs. She can do the math. ]

[mousewhisperer]

[ His huff is actually entertaining, making Allura smirk. She doesn't mean to point out flaws, sorry Lance. ]

Just like I'm not going to stop you from this "whatever" but you really should be careful.

[ And that is really unfair math. REALLY UNFAIR. ]

There's only two of us. Altea will never be again. But if I can stop the same thing from happening to other worlds, I will.

[ceruleo]

[ It's unfair, but it's also the truth. ]

I get that. Really. But— [ How best to express this...how would Shiro word this? ] But you're Altea--you're Altea's legacy. You're important; not just to the universe. To...us, too.

[ He's red as a beet tbh. That was the most Serious Talk he could manage. ]

Besides, Coran would totally beat me up if I lost you.

[mousewhisperer]

You're all important to me, outside of being paladins. Which means I'll do what is necessary to help you survive.

[ His words are downright sweet, something she didn't expect from Lance. ]

I used to think only Alteans could defeat Zarkon, but you paladins have shown me the truth. That we all need to work together to stop this. Just like we need to work together here to survive.

[ Her smile is fond. Lance kind of grows on you. ]

He wouldn't beat you up. Just yell a lot.

[ceruleo]

[ "I'll do what is necessary to help you survive." What an alien way to say it. ]

No, he'll definitely beat me up. You didn't see the look of pure murder on his face when Shiro came back from the mission and you didn't.

[ Yeah, like a fungus... ]

[mousewhisperer]

[ She is an alien, after all. ]

He didn't actually try to beat up Shiro, though. He can be intense, but he won't actually hurt you.

[ She knows Coran's temper well enough, but she's never actually seen him get into a fight. ] Anyway, enough sitting around. We should get some sleep. We all need to keep up energy.

[ And no slacking on the training. Just because they're in a weird place is no excuse. ]

[ceruleo]

[ He yawns, proving her point. Doesn't keep him down, though. ]

Wanna cuddle up? Gets pretty chilly at night.

[mousewhisperer]

[ Of course he would ask. ]

Lance! No! Go find another cuddle buddy.

[ Sorry kid, you're too... Lance. ]

[ceruleo]

[ He whimpers like a kicked puppy. Fortunately, Lance puppy eyes don't work on Altean princesses, so Lance will find his own bit of sand to sleep on, tonight. ]