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[By now, life aboard the Moira has likely adjusted everyone to a wide variety of strange, unusual characters. Still, with the crew being more or less predominantly human, the space elf who appears on the camera may look more like a fictional character than a real member of your crew. (Like, seriously? Look at that hair of hers. No one actually has hair that nice, do they??) However, she's quite real, as a number of crew members who have already met her can attest. She speaks with confidence and a charming accent.]

Greetings, crew of the Moira. As some of you know, I was among the new arrivals to this ship several weeks ago. However, now that I've learned more about this ship [~~and she's reasonably confident that it is not secretly owned by the Galra~~] it is high time that I introduced myself to you all properly: I am Allura, princess of the planet Altea.

[She does her best to smile, albeit awkwardly, as she continues:] However, for the time being, there is little need for such formalities. I will be taking the far more modest role of this ship's Veterinary Assistant. And please be assured, I will show your pets the same attentive care and respect as I do my own.

[But her expression shifts into a more serious one.] ... that being said, I haven't entirely abandoned my previous duties, either. One doesn't merely take a vacation from their birthright, after all.

As such, I would be interested in organizing a meeting with representatives of different groups aboard the ship. Other than humans, many of the races -- and robots -- that I have seen aboard this ship are entirely new to me. And even humans are relatively new to me, rather than an old affiliation of the Alteans. As such, I would relish this opportunity to learn about your kinds, and perhaps to forge new alliances.

[She hesitates for a moment here, as if she's not sure how frank she wants to be about this next part. This seems to be well outside the Empire, but...]

Additionally, if there is anyone -- anyone -- who has previously encountered the Galra Empire -- if you have suffered at their hands, or if your home is under Emperor Zarkon's dominion -- please contact me at your earliest convenience.

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Well, yes. The way you hesitated... for a moment, I thought you were going to say that something was malfunctioning.

That would have been a problem even when we had other Galra technology close at h-- ... I mean... nearby.

No, it's... the same as ever. We've just never looked at it in detail. And maybe their people have something... comparable.

... if it ever does malfunction, I won't let it hurt anyone. Don't worry.

[Shiro that's. Probably not what she meant.]

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[... you know what, let's just--]

That isn't what I meant. If it starts acting up, you're the most likely to get hurt.

I... I know.

[--Knew what she meant, knows that's true. All of the above.]

Better that, though, than anyone else.

No, it wouldn't be. It might be more noble, but the leader of the paladins getting injured is not better.

With all due respect, Allura, if it came down to it, you know it would be me.

If the other option was harming someone else.

And that heroic spirit is exactly why if you were hurt, it would be a tragedy.

[Aaaaand that's why she threw you to safety back then, rather than leaving it up for debate.]

Or just another Tuesday.

[Shiro don't try to make jokes like that.]

... seriously, though. I... probably have to disagree. Better me than any of you. I'm fairly sure I've had worse.

That's normally the reasoning they give for why someone deserves a break, not more.

Look, let's just be grateful there's nothing wrong with your arm. Right?

That was supposed to be a joke, actually.

... Right. Fair enough.

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