[Semi-open] Stress finally takes its toll

[padadin]

Who: Shiro and Ulaz, Shiro and you
Broadcast: No
Action: on Duotera (for Ulaz), the SS Blameless (open)
When: Throughout this week
Warnings for the Ulaz thread: Mentions of Shiro's year in captivity, possible mentions of torture, experimentation and losing his arm; Shiro having a panic attack with flashes of said memories.

1. Closed to Ulaz

[After a really, really shitty month, Shiro must admit it: Ulaz arriving has been a blessing for his mood. Part of him knows it's messed up that people are brought back from death, but it's not like he can do anything about Atroma's plans (yet, he hopes) and damn if he won't enjoy something nice actually happening to him for a change.

He already lost one "purple". Let him have the other.

They arrive to a nice system, too, which also helps, considering they're still waiting for the third dream to happen. One less thing to worry about. So the main issue in Shiro's mind now is... questions. So many of them. When Ulaz arrived, Shiro wanted to give the poor man time to settle down, so he kept himself in check. But he can't wait any longer.

So time to make a good use of the planets! Duoatera has a nice climate and beautiful hills, so Shiro invites Ulaz for a hike. With only nature (and Procyon of course) surrounding then, they can have a private and calm conversation while exploring. So here is Shiro now, near the hills area, dressed in a nice jacket and ready to go, dog sitting next to him like a good boy.

He smiles when he sees Ulaz approach.] Hey. I'm glad you came. Have you ever gone hiking before?

2. Open - SS Blameless

[Maybe you heard from Ulaz, or from Shiro's teammates, or his crew - or maybe you've just been wondering why Shiro hasn't been around much. But the story is only one: someone finally passed out from all the stress and is now stuck in bed. And hey, maybe you've also been wondering why that someone hasn't taken the captain's room when he's now the only captain of the ship.

Well, wonder no more! Because that's where he is now. You can thank the very tall and very strong purple alien for that.

They haven't moved his stuff yet, but Procyon (now quite bigger and with longer hair) is there with him, taking advantage of the bigger bed and taking care of his master at the same time. And Shiro does have his communicator and tablet, because resting isn't a word he knows of.

He's bored, alright.

So if you're visiting him, you'll find him going through documents on his tablet. Please stop him before stress starts going up again.

Or maybe you are just passing by for whatever reason, making your way through the Blameless' slippery hallways. Since the captain's room currently has the door open (you can also thank the alien for that), Shiro will see you walk by and take the chance to speak up.]

Excuse me, can I ask you for a favor, please? [He almost sounds... ashamed? To be asking this. He feels silly asking for little things he could be doing himself, okay.]

Comments

[padadin]

He told you about the Blade of Marmora, huh? [A pause. Sokka hasn't said it, but Shiro can take a guess and say he doesn't know.] Ulaz was the one that freed me from the Galra prisons. I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for him. There would be no Voltron.

[alwayscomeback]

A little, anyway.

[Well, that's news- good news, though. Sokka smiles. ]

Then I'm really glad I agreed to help him out with a new blade. Look at him, a real hero.

[padadin]

[A little is enough for this conversation. Shiro smiles widely, so glad to hear that.]

He really is. I just wish he could see it - tell him that some that, would you? He keeps telling me I don't owe him because he was only doing what was right.

[alwayscomeback]

That sounds like a grade A hero line to me. Aang used to pull that one all the time too. I'll make sure he knows he's awesome.

[padadin]

Thanks. Aang was... the Avatar? [Trying to remember all the pieces of the stories Sokka has told him. Want him to stay in bed? Entertain him!!!]

[alwayscomeback]

[He will do this, because he is a good friend and it'll stop Shiro from hurting himself more/ ]

Yeah, that's him. Avatar. He was all about the doing things for the good of others and not expecting a great deal of praise for it.

[padadin]

That's what makes real heroes. Tell Lance about Aang some time, he needs to stop asking for a parade every time we save a planet.

[Translation: Shiro is just like Aang. You help for the good of others.]

[alwayscomeback]

I can sure give that a try. I don't know how much it'll sink in, but I'll try.

[padadin]

[He watches Sokka for a moment before finally adding.]

...you want a parade too, don't you.

[alwayscomeback]

I mean is it too much to ask for? People could throw meat roses.

[padadin]

....meat roses.

[Shiro raises en eyebrow, judging. Procyon, though, raises his head and twitches his ears. Meat roses? He approves!]

[alwayscomeback]

[He locks eyes. He's so serious. Super serious. ]

Meat. Roses. Delicious and beautiful.

[padadin]

[A sigh.]

You could ask Hunk to try and make them - if someone could, I bet that's him. But please don't throw them.

[alwayscomeback]

You think he could? I mean, if I had meat roses I absolutely would not throw them. I'm not gonna waste meat, Shiro, c'mon.

[padadin]

He's made magic with the limited ingredients we had at home, and he has resources here. So yes, I think he could. [An amused snort.] If people threw meat roses at you like you wish, some would be wasted anyway - you couldn't catch them all. Unless you paid for super speed too and you haven't told me.

[alwayscomeback]

[He stares at Shiro in confusion. ]

...Haven't you heard of the five second rule? I'd still eat them all, trust me.

[padadin]

[...he should've seen that one coming.]

Trust me too - I have no trouble believing that.