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[Open] Fuck superstitions tbh.

Who: Shiro and you!
Broadcast: Nope, but you can still reach him through the communicator if you want.
Action: On the planet + the asteroid field.
When: First two weeks of the month, before metaplot hits us.
This got longer than I expected, sorry for all the cuts!

A. The fortune tellers

[Shiro doesn't believe in superstitions or fortune tellers, and whatever amulets he may've had at home was kept because they were gifts, not because he thought they would give him good luck. But he also knows the importance of respecting other cultures and not judging others for their beliefs - that's key in diplomacy. Besides, there are so many races with varied powers, who says they can't actually predict the future?]

TWENTY-NINTH?! [A particular reader exclaims after Shiro mumbles his birthday - February 29th.] You're living a cursed life! A kid trapped in an adult body!

[Shiro is used to leap baby jokes, but this is new. Keeping his poker face is getting more and more difficult right now, and anyone can see his eyebrow twitching...]

Let me see your hands, I beg you, sir, we must determine if--

[The alien screeches when he sees his metal hand, and Shiro is just DONE. He steps back, bumping into you. Help please? The reader is following him...]

B. Exploring + zip-lining

[He's been avoiding the city as much as possible after the fortune incident, so exploring it is! He loves space and all, but he has to admit, it's nice to see some real nature again, especially when it's so similar to Earth.

He visits both Yanti Rock and Eynewa’s Bow, climbing those "thousand steps" and going through the ravine with a smile on his face and barely sweating. Considering how buff he is, it shouldn't be surprising, now is it? Obviously he likes exercise.]

Are you okay there? [If he sees you tired, fellow explorer, he'll offer you his own water bottle, or even an arm to rest against to carry you somewhere when you can sit and rest. That's important too! While his expression during the exploring has been relaxed and content, that changes to very excited when they arrive to the zip-lining area.] Nervous? It can be done in pairs, if you want company.

[The company of a tall, beefy man that who knows how much he weights, yep...]

C. Job: bodyguard (bar area)

[A bodyguard job? Why not! He's patient enough for this, and safety of citizens is important to him. So he puts on his armor from home (sans helmet) and stands by some curtains at the back of the most popular bar in the city. If someone tries to get in, he's quick to put an arm in front of them.]

Sorry, VIP only.

D. Astronomy

[Oh yes, this captain is getting his chart updated, thank you. But he doesn't leave after he's done with that, no. He stays and talks with the scientist, definitely showing knowledge of the subject himself - passion, too. This is his element, and it shows. He waits patiently for his turn at the amazing, giant observatory telescopes, and handles them like a pro. He'll offer his help too if you need it, fellow space nerd or curious tourist!]

I'm glad places like this exist across the universe, [He comments with an eye on the lens.] I don't want this reality show to ruin people's interest in space.

[There's a raw honesty behind that statement. His own interest hasn't died even after space has broken him, after all.]

E. Asteroid field

[Shiro is wiping the floor with the locals.

And honestly? He doesn't feel bad about it. Well, maybe a liiiiitle bit. But mostly, he doesn't. This is his skill, his training, his years of work, his element. He won't apologize for being good at what he does. Shiro doesn't stop grinning and there's a gleam in his eyes - ask him for a race or a game of chicken. He dares you!

Or maybe you're just in the audience? That's fine too, because he has too many prizes and he doesn't need them all. He's doing this for fun.]

Do you want this? I don't need it. [He asks with a raise of his eyebrow as he hands you an amulet for "bad karma". Ugh, he doesn't want to be anywhere near this thing.]

F. Stargazing - closed to Kate

[He asks her on a whim.

It's not even a proper "asking her". He just mentions where he's going, and tells her she's free to come along. She accepts and well, if he smiles like an idiot then, that's just a coincidence. Yeah.

He finds the tour incredibly interesting, even the ghost stories. Sure, he doesn't believe in superstitions, but he likes old legends that tie in how people in the old days tried to understand space. The local story of the moon being the huntress guardian of the planet/prince definitely touches a fighter like him, especially when he's enjoying the company of someone he wishes to protect with every limb of his.]

Did you enjoy that? [He asks when they finally reach break time, getting comfy on the ground of the outskirts. He looks pretty content with the experience, and she definitely has to do with it.] Or was it too much space talk for you?

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[Hey now, he isn't fight-y! Who do you think he is? Keith? He's just... stressed. And annoyed, and snappy, and... let's just keep it at stressed. Sure, that works. But hey, Sokka, don't feel too bad about dem guns. Shiro actually follows when his friend pulls from his arm.]

Yeah, let's go. I've had enough city for today. [And for ever again, really.]

[He's not about to take any chances. ]

This whole place is so dumb. It reminds me of a village back on my home world. They were all fortunes this, omens that. Ugh.

[He casts Shiro a sideways glance as they walk. ]

You okay?

Yeah... yeah, it's fine.

[Kinda. Technically. Moving on. Oh look, a topic that isn't him, let's take that chance.]

You mentioned powers in your world - psychics weren't part of those?

Absolutely not. We had them, who thought they could read tea leaves or palms or whateverm but they were all phonies.

[He clearly isn't impressed by them. At all. ]

[His nod is agreeing, his eyes are sympathetic. There are phonies in his world too, obviously, but a whole village? Yikes.]

If the fleet has taught me something, it's that the real deal exists somewhere. I'm willing to give every new planet a chance, but I don't think I'll sticking around the city this time.

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Ugh, I think I'll pass on the giving them a chance. I'd rather avoid it all and stick with science whih I know has actual facts and numbers I can understand.

[Sokka has A LINE and this is it. ]

[...ok, that? That makes him laugh. Good job on improving his mood, Sokka.]

I know we're always saying you're a lot like Lance, but you just sounded very Pidge.

[Wooo, he wins!]

Pidge is a great person to sound like, he has a sound knowledge of science and that's something I can be proud of.

[Guess who doesn't know about Pidge yet. CAN YOU GUESS?!!! ]

Plus I'm pretty proud of being like Lance too, just putting that out there.

[He. Oh boy. He wonders how Pidge is feeling about that. Deciding how to deal with her identity, or just enjoying Sokka's confusion? (Let's be honest, probably the second.)]

You better. They're great people to be like. I've been handing you some big compliments there, Sokka. [If Sokka thinks he feels proud of those comparisons, obviously he hasn't heard papa lion talk about his cubs. Now this is PRIDE (pun intended).]

[It's so gonna be the second. ]

I am never, ever going to turn down or snub big compliments. I'll take them and hold them to my heart and treasure then forever.

And let them make your ego bigger too, I see. [Just kidding. Maybe. Probably? And the shaking of his head is fondly. No, really!] Lance will be flattered. Pidge may get a bit frustrated. She doesn't like it when Lance gets too cocky, I don't think she'll take it from you either.

[...oops, that pronoun escaped his lips. Surprise?]

Yeah, but-

[Wait. Hold the phone. Hold EVERY phone. ]

Pidge is a girl?!!

[...you know, he should probably feel bad about that but.

Nah.

Instead he nods and laughs.]

[He's just going to be continually flummoxed. ]

I just- I thought she was a guy?!! I mean, does she want people to think she's a guy? Is that a thing? I can do that if that's a thing.

It's a bit complicated, and her story to tell, not mine. You can ask her, but to summarize? She doesn't really care that much. Calling she is fine, though, no need to "do that".

[....]

You reacted just like Lance did when he found out, by the way.

Oh, okay, that's...something. I just didn't want to make her uncomfortable, or anything.

[He rolls his eyes, scoffing. ]

This is me. Being completely unsurprised by this.

Uncomfortable? [---snerk.] Sokka, she's probably going to hate me for having robbed her the pleasure of seeing your reaction.

...You know that isn't a shocker at all. I mean, it's really not that obvious, you know.

I don't know if I'm objective enough to answer that question. I'm a friend of her brother and father. It's always been weird for me for different reasons.

Oh...yeah actually that makes sense, you'd know her longer.

Does this mean the rest of your crew didn't know right off the bat, either? Because that will make me feel a little better.

[Nodding, and just smiling at poor Sokka's ego. It's amusing, okay.]

You're correct. She tricked the entire Galaxy Garrison.

[Sokka gives an impressed whistle. ]

Wow, that does make me feel better. That's really sneaky. Do they just...not let girls in or something?

[His tone strongly suggests he does not approve of people being turned down entry because they happen to be women. ]

[Another chuckle at that whistling. Also that's a great tone, A+, approval for Shiro.]

They do, but... like I said, Sokka, it's her story to tell, and I think it would be better if you ask her directly.

Yeah, I get it. I'll have to ask her sometime, if she's willing to talk.

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