broadcast + action

[princessences]

Who: Allura & YOU!
Broadcast: Yes
Action: SS Tourist
When: August 10th - 15th

[ broadcast ★ video ★ 08/10 ]

[ The feed opens up on a bed with one new passenger. Except she's asleep and turning on the bed, which really makes bad television. She mumbles something to herself and dozes right back off, at least for a few more minutes. But when she finally does rouse, she stretches and yawns. It should look very ladylike but she might have some drool dried at the corner of her mouth.

Except it becomes very apparent to her right away that this isn't where she should be. Allura flails and jumps from the bed. ]

What--where is this? Where am I!?

[ Has she been...taken captive? But by whom? She rounds the room, casting a suspicious eye to her surroundings. But something catches her eye which brings her closer to the camera... ]

[ action ★ ss tourist bridge ★ 08/12 ]

[ Well, that was sufficiently embarrassing. Allura grits her teeth as she marches out of the room she awoke in. HS Marsiva? To have anyone play host and keep an ever watchful, ever prying gaze is unsettling, to say the least. She also rather doesn't fancy being some sort of captive or wayward traveler. There is much left to accomplish where she should be.

Fists clenched at her sides, she marches onward to find a different deck. When one of the automatic doors slides open, she nearly collides with the person on the other side. She's angry.

And then suddenly no longer on the Marsiva. Enveloped in a pool of light, Allura feels herself move in and out of time in space in the span of a few seconds. What was once a corridor is now the bridge of an entirely different ship--

SS Tourist.

She should be happy about the confetti that comes with her arrival, but really.

Allura is unimpressed. ]

Quiznak, I am already very tired of this!

[ action ★ ss tourist kitchen ★ 08/15 ]

[ The past few days on the SS Tourist ave been enlightening in a number of ways, and frustrating in many others. She tries to keep herself in high spirits and take things one day at a time, but she has yet to make much progress in returning to the Castle.

Food is important, however, but Allura is unfamiliar with much of the cuisine on the ship. She kind of misses her food goo.

She squints as she leans forward to read some of the menu offerings. ]

..."PB Sandwich"? What is that?

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[axi]

[Well, it's another new one, poor soul. Kaname's not occupied at the moment, so she decides to offer some help. As much as she can give over the comm at least.]

Try to calm down if you can. It will make the explanations a lot easier, okay? [She pauses, then gives the newcomer something to start with.]

My name's Kaname. I started where you are now.

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[princessences]

[ Ah, the voice of her captors? That seems the most logical solution. Allura squares her shoulders and looks about, finding the image of a young woman on a nearby screen.

Though...her choice of words already leaves room for doubt. "Started"? ]

What do you mean by that?

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[axi]

It's meant exactly as it sounds. You won't be on your present ship for more than a week. After that, you'll be sent to another, smaller ship in the fleet. That's where the rest of us reside.

[Kaname studies her, deciding to pose a question of her own.]

I'm sorry if this is too forward, but you're not human, right? Do you happen to be familiar with space travel?

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[princessences]

The fleet? What fleet? Who is responsible for this?

[ She was on the Castle of Lions last--how had she suddenly ended up here without noticing? ]

I am not Human, no, though you appear to be. Is that correct? I was on my own ship before awakening here.

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[axi]

It's a small fleet you're on right now, with everyone else who arrived as you did. We were brought here by the Atroma, though none of us have ever actually seen them.

[The reality show part of it all can wait a couple moments.][Hearing her mention her own ship is a sort of relief. That's one portion she won't have to explain.] People here are mostly from different world and realities. Something common in your home will be completely new to others here. For example, only the two from my world know what I mean when I mention the Macross.

[princessences]

The Atroma?

[ A foreign word on her tongue. No, no translations provided by her earrings either. Troubling. ]

What exactly are they?

[ Just because they haven't been seen doesn't make them entirely unknown, right? ]

I see. I am familiar with deep space travel but dimensional hopping is very new, if accidental.

[axi]

Unfortunately, we don't really know. As far as I'm aware, they have yet to actually show themselves.

[Kaname nods, glad to hear it's not really foreign knowledge to her.]

That's good. You'll likely adapt easier than most. [Also:] What should I call you?

[princessences]

I see...

[ Unfortunate indeed, but...not unexpected, she supposes, from the responses she's been receiving. ]

Oh, I apologize--I am Princess Allura of Altea. Thank you for your cool head despite my own reactions...Kaname, was it?

[axi]

Yes, and it no problem at all. I'm glad I could help.

[Speaking of reactions from others...]

It looks like you're the Allura I've been told about. [Kaname smiles.] I'm a friend of Keith and Lance, and I've worked with Shiro before. You pilot the Blue Lion, right?

[princessences]

[ Her brows raise at that. ]

Yes, that's correct.

[ But this clearly helps her nerves. She eases into a smile. ]

I assume they have been behaving themselves?

[axi]

[Her smile changes to an outright grin.]

We're talking about the same Paladins, so... sort of?

[princessences]

[ That actually gets a laugh, though she attempts to hide it behind her hand. ]

Then you really do know them.

[ Ahem. ]

As much as this situation bothers me, I cannot lie that I am comforted by their presence.

[axi]

[Her smile softens in understanding.]

Well enough, I'd like to say. Keith was one of my first friends in the Fleet when I arrived. [As hard as that is to believe.]

Finding comfort in familiar faces isn't something to be worried about. I'm glad they get to see you as well.

[princessences]

[ Was he? Keith? That is hard to believe, but also very heartening to hear. ]

Is that so? I'm glad to hear it. He's a kind person.

[ Just awkward. And kind of temperamental. ]

I suppose you're right, though the implication that I would wish capture on my friends is really what bothers me, but I don't have control over that. Considering the circumstances, everyone here has been very kind thus far.

[axi]

[Kaname giggles, all but figuring out what Allura's thinking.]

He is, as much as he'd rather not hear us praising him.

[She makes a 'hm' sound.]

I've yet to find anyone who believes that as an implication at all. Most people don't want to be alone.

[princessences]

Likely not, but he deserves it all the same.

[ Maybe she misses him a bit back home, knowing that he left to work full time with the Blade. But he'll always be one of her Paladins as far as Allura is concerned. ]

Yes...I believe that is it. With that in mind, I'm glad to hear that my teammates were not left alone in unfamiliar territory. Thank you.

[axi]

Agreed.

[Shaking her head, Kaname dismisses the thanks.]

No thanks needed. They've been wonderful to be in turn. A close friend of mine is on Shiro's ship, and he's been a good captain for him.

[princessences]

[ She smiles at hearing that. ]

I'm pleased to hear it, but I'm not surprised. He is an excellent and thoughtful leader.

[axi]

From the occasional times we've converse, it seems that way to me as well.

[Regardless, back to business. Maybe.]

Do you have more questions I could possibly help answer?

[princessences]

I'm sure that many will arise with time. To be honest, a part of me isn't sure where to begin. Might I call on you in the future?

[axi]

I'd be happy if you did. [Kaname almost grins.] Don't worry about seeming silly, either, since I know some people can. I'm used to cross cultural confusion.

[princessences]

I'm not sure I'll be able to control that, but I will do my best.

[ Seeming silly, that is. ]

Thank you, Kaname. I appreciate it.

[axi]

Additionally, if you ever need anything or just want a friendly chat, the Bloodsport's always open to you. I promise the name is far more hostile than anyone on board.

[princessences]

Yes, the name does leave a bit of an image, but thank you. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed.