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[padadin]

Who: Shiro and you
Broadcast: Yes
Action: If you want, he's on the Blameless
When: Saturday evening

[Text closed to Keith - Friday night]

We've arrived to the new system. How are you feeling?

[He doesn't know about the planet bringing back the sensations of the dreams yet, but he worries.]

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[Video - Saturday evening]

[When the feed starts, an armor wearing Shiro is sitting down and taking off his helmet as the light blue lights of his suit go off.]

This is Shiro, co-captain of S.S. Blameless.

[His face is serious, and his tone of voice means business.]

Last month, certain members of the fleet had visions about the planet we were visiting and the incident that happened after. But there are certain dreams that didn't find their match there, and it seems this new system has brought those sensations back. So early today, I went down with a teammate that had those dreams to investigate. [He frowns a bit, obviously not pleased with the result.] There are some small towns, inhabited by the orange-skinned people we usually encounter. They're heavily armed, too, because of a group called the Vieziri. They're dangerous, deadly hunters that have made the locals live in constant fear.

[His hold on his helmet tightens - it's frustrating, not having his lion, being limited in what he can help with. But he continues, the natural leader in him shining through.]

I know we can't stay in our ships forever. So if you go down there, please, don't do it alone. The bigger the group, the better. Bring a weapon with you, if you aren't the powered or magical kind. The locals are willing to sell theirs, too. Keep your communicators safe and close at all times, check the GPS function that our fellow fleet members were offering some time ago. Captains, it would be wise of you to know where your crew is at all times.

[He pauses. There isn't much more he can say other than be careful. So how to end such a feed?]

If a situation like Lyuku's must happen again, I can only hope we're better prepared this time. [ #famouslastwords ]

Comments

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[selfhelp]

Yikes to... pretty much all of that. Thanks for the info.

My ship's decently staffed, and I know you guys are sort of unbalanced over there- do you mind if I hang out on the Blameless for a while?

[the staffing thing is just an excuse. kate's there, so that's where he ought to be.]

[padadin]

You're welcome at the Blameless any time, Billy. No need to ask. [He offers a smile, even if he's still tense and worried. A friend of Kate's is a friend of his, and he genuinely likes the boy.

Besides, who can say no to a reality bender in the middle of this mess?]

Did your powers react in any way to this place? I know some people have sensed singing planets before, but I'm not sure how your abilities work.

[selfhelp]

[yeah they do come in handy, right up until they don't. but that's besides the point.]

Nah, I'm not like- an actual Wiccan, I'm not in tune with the earth or anything like that. It's more like, if I wish hard enough, stuff happens. Though if we end up on the planet I can try to poke around, see if something pings.

[padadin]

[He nods in understanding. He's seen tons of different powers by now, but that doesn't mean he understands them all. It seems each kind has a different set of rules.]

I don't recommend staying down there for long. [Or at all, he wants to say, but Billy isn't his crew.] But it someone has a chance down there, it's you. Let me know if you find anything important, please. And if you visit the planet, at least send Kate a text. Or your captain, if you don't want to worry her.

[selfhelp]

...Man, you have a lot of confidence in someone you've never actually witnessed in combat. Kinda intimidating.

[just what has kate been saying...]

[padadin]

You can changes things with just a wish. That sounds incredibly powerful. [You're an OP bastard, Billy.] Besides, Kate believes in you.

[And he makes it sound like that should be proof enough.]

[selfhelp]

[okay you know what he was gonna argue but that second point makes him concede immediately. it is most certainly proof enough.

after all of his fuck-ups she probably shouldn't, but y'know. counts for a lot.]

Hah... well, if there's one thing I've learned about combat and weird situations, it's to not go in alone. I may have some power but I'm pretty squishy flying solo.

[padadin]

[Now that's what Shiro likes to hear. A+, Billy is a smart boy.]

Teamwork is definitely important. I have my team here, and that helps a lot, even if I know we shouldn't be wishing this place on anyone. I've heard good things about the Young Avengers, too.

[selfhelp]

Hah, yeah, we've been hit and miss over the years, but we're more of a family unit than a proper team half the time. Which means a lot of sarcasm and bickering while we're kicking the bad guys around.

Somehow it usually works out in the end, though, so we must be doing something right. Though we don't really call ourselves the YA anymore.

[padadin]

A family unit full of sarcasm, bickering and defeating the bad guys. That sounds familiar. [He's chuckling. Billy could be just describing team Voltron, it's a great fit. Some things are just universal.]

Having a name is nice, and it can help with showing unity, but at the end of the day it's just a name. It's the bonds that keep a team strong and united, and make it work out in the end, as you put it.

[Sorry for the whole leader speech, Billy.]

[selfhelp]

...You...

[...goddamn shounen protagonist, what the hell.]

Has Kate ever told you that you talk kind of like Captain America?

[padadin]

[Blink, blink...] I don't think so. Should I be flattered?

[selfhelp]

Hah, for sure. He's very, um, heroic. In that "we can do it together" kind of inspiring way.

[padadin]

Heroic and inspiring, huh. [And that gets Shiro to smile, for real this time, which means a lot to him in the middle of this mess.] Thanks, Billy. I think no we're even when it comes to having too much confidence in the other, right? [Just kidding, just kidding!]

[selfhelp]

[wow goddamn he does have a nice smile, no wonder kate likes him]

I think it's a compromise I can live with.

Need any supplies? I can bring some stuff over, pull my own weight. And I've promised Kate magic popcorn, so everybody gets a share.

[padadin]

[Forget the compliment, now THIS has Shiro's attention. All hail our savior Billy the Reality Wraper! Hooray!]

We have supplies, but I'll never say no to actual food. I haven't had popcorn in forever. Here is the gel, at home it was the goo - every joke you've heard about astronaut diet is real.

[selfhelp]

Haha, I believe you. I've spent enough months in space to know what that's like.

Okay, tell you what- your ship has the basics, right? Salt, some cooking oil?

[padadin]

Was it in that ship powered by imagination too?

[Because then Shiro can't see why they couldn't image some good food, too.]

Yeah, we do. We've upgraded the kitchen to the max.

[selfhelp]

Sure was, but that was the engines more than anything else. Imagination can't make ingredients appear, or make space goop taste better.

[and yeah, he could just summon stuff out of thin air, but- nevermind.]

Anyway, I'll bring some kernels with me and we can have an old-fashioned stovetop popping party. Boost team morale or something.

[padadin]

If Princess Allura ever shows up again, can I ask you to tell her exactly that?

[Don't mind him, just his attempt to "lighten the mood" with his stupid humor.]

Popcorn and boosting the team morale. Sounds like a great plan to me. [Especially the second part, in case that wasn't obvious.] Thanks, Billy. If you keep this up we'll end up stealing you for the Blameless.

[selfhelp]

Um, sure. I'm great with royalty.

[well. more or less.]

Y'know, Kate already invited me? I assume she told you, but she said it was an open invite.

[padadin]

She did tell me after she invited you, but I'm not inviting you too just for her sake. In the end, it's up to you.

[Understanding Big Bro™ tone goes here.]

[selfhelp]

Noted, and appreciated. Honestly, I'm torn. I like my crew and I like having my own space, but at the same time it's hard to be on my own.

Maybe I should take this time to get to know everybody over there a little better?

[padadin]

It's alright, I get it. My team is all over different ships, too, and we're respecting the need for those positions to be filled. The only reason why Lance is on the Blameless with me is because the Marsiva ate his ship. [A nod.] That sounds like a plan.

[selfhelp]

....I'm sorry, did you just say the Marsiva ate his ship?

[he was about the get all extra-agreeable but what the fuck]