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[tempredmental]

Who: Keith, OTA
Broadcast: None
Action: Huntress, Iskaulit
When: Starting Dec 16, through to the end of the month

Huntress

[After Lance left, Keith came out of his room to refamiliarize himself with the ship. It was a strange feeling. He knew it hadn't been as long as he thought it was, but he had so much new stuff crammed into his head. What felt like months, maybe a whole year, while he was only gone for maybe a week? It was a strange sensation.

Shipmates would first notice that he wasn't wearing the familiar white and red armor, but something darker... black with purple, and it had a hood he could pull up over his head. He still had the Paladin armor, as it had remained in his room during his disappearance, but he no longer felt right wearing it.

He visited the bridge (the pilot station), the lounge, and a few other places. He found the wrapped gift in the cargo bay.

He wasn't sure how to feel about it, but it was definitely his knife. He attached the sheath to the back of his belt in its usual place, intent on heading out with no word to anyone about it.]

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Iskaulit

[Keith spent most of his time on the Iskaulit in the gym, working with his new gift... a large dagger that had a glowing emblem on the hilt. He seemed frustrated by something about it as he worked with it.

Outside of the gym, he visited the lecture hall to check on the information stash, and he also stopped by The Melting Pot for some food. Eventually, he wound up at Team Voltron's Lion's Den, but he hovered at the door, uncertain about entering.]

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Planet

[Snowmobiles? Racing? Consider it done. Keith was using the speed and racing to clear his head. In some ways, it worked even better than physical training. The idea of letting everything go from his mind to focus on not crashing was a good way to get his head on straight, right? Plus, it was almost symbolic the way the wind from racing along blew away all his cares.

That didn't mean he wasn't up for a race or two. In fact, he relished the idea of doing it, taking on challenges that might seem a little crazy.]

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{OOC: Open to other ideas as well! Hit me up at duches77 or PM my journal if you want to chat ahead of time!}

Comments

[axi]

[When they hit the snow, she's rolled off and lands next to him, wincing a little. She sits up, absently rubbing her elbow.]

No, but it might've been softer. Still, thanks. [It's a weak attempt at humor. Kaname begins to brush the snow off her, remaining seated and looking for Keith.]

Hey, are you all right? You were pretty close to the sharp parts of that thing.

[tempredmental]

[Keith nodded.]

Yeah... it didn't get me.

[He came over, sliding his knife back into the sheath, and offered them each a hand up.]

Fighting in sticking marshmallow snow is definitely a new experience, though.

[this_loser]

Sorry. Got rid of my extra padding.

[He accepts Keith's help up and swipes as much of the snow off his clothes as he can.]

We should get out of here, before something else bad happens.

[axi]

No need to apologize. [She also grabs Keith's hand with a nod of thanks. Kaname steps away, and uses the same previous trick to change back into her winter wear she'd originally put on for the race.

She opens her mouth to agree until an idea strikes her. Glancing over at the bear, it still looks to be out cold. A small smile makes its way on to her face.]

You sure you don't want a photo of this? At least I think what we did's pretty memorable.

[tempredmental]

[Keith pulled, getting them both up off the ground and then dusted what he could of the snow off himself. He bit his lip a little, and then turned when Prompto suggested getting out of there.]

Yeah... good idea.

[But- what? Did she just-? Keith paused and turned back.]

Really? What if the camera flash wakes it up?

[this_loser]

[He chewed his lip, but it was a quick decision. Of course he wanted a pic of it. He'd have done it already, if he were with Noct or Iggy. That was like, Prompto 101.]

Don't gotta use flash. There's enough light.

[He snagged Keith's sleeve to give it a little tug before skipping - as well as one can skip - closer to the downed bear.]

C'mon. Selfie!

[axi]

[She bites back a laugh and Prompto's enthusiasm and Keith's expression, following them over to the blissfully napping ursine.]

We should make this quick, though.

[tempredmental]

[Keith yelped a little in surprise as Prompto pulled him over, stumbling slightly in the snow.]

Quick would be good...

[Keith actually did manage something of a nervous smile over the unconscious bear as Prompto snapped the picture. Hopefully, it wasn't going to wake up while they were still that close...

Was that a soft rumble of a growl? or was it just snoring?]

[this_loser]

[Prompto doesn't bother to check the image just yet, spurred on by the bear's rumbling. That and the few he took during the battle itself can wait.]

I think that's our cue to get.

[He waits until they're almost back to the snowmobiles before dragging his feet through the snow.]

Hey, guys? Sorry for the trouble...

[axi]

Agreed. [After the three get the hell out of dodge back to their rides, Kaname breathes a sigh of relief mixed with a tired laugh.]

That was heart stopping. [Never mind the fact she's been shot at countless times. Prompto's apology causes her to look at Keith, then back at the blonde.]

How about we just agree that Keith won the race? [She goes over to meet him and link her arm with his, allowing her to drag at him to move faster.] We'll head back, I'll buy him something from the bakery, and you can sit there sulking over not having anything. Okay?

[Looking to the default winner of the race, she grins.] Remember to gather the dust for him to eat.

[tempredmental]

[Keith managed a small chuckle at Kaname's comment about it being heart-stopping as they trudged their way back through the snow. That was a bit of an understatement. Keith had fought giant aliens and been in space battles, but a wild bear? That was unpredictable.

He slowed down when he heard the apology, and turned, catching Kaname's glance as she did the same, and then looked back towards Prompto. He let her do the talking. This was definitely not his area of expertise, but then he nodded.]

At least it tastes good.

[He smirked a little.]