thisavrou | [VIDEO]

[WE INTERRUPT YOUR DEMONS AND MAYHEM TO BRING YOU...]

[Based on the setup of the ACE camera, this isn't just an impromptu video recording. Allura looks like she took extra care in preparing her own appearance (complete with earrings that are more sparkly than usual) and the backdrop, the common area of her team's shared units in the ______ Suites.]

Hello, everyone! I hope this day is finding all of you well. First, I'd like to take a moment to thank those of you who came to my father's assistance after his investigation of the Kaittos flora went off the rails. It's much appreciated, and you'll be happy to know that the vines should all be gone now.

[With a small emphasis on 'should'. Her eyes sweep the room briefly, as if she's expecting those seeds to burst open and photobomb her recording. So far, though, so good!]

But that's not why I'm making this video. Today, I am celebrating Grogory Day! ... I have to confess, though, that I don't know if it actually is Grogory Day. Attempting to convert the Altean calendar is a troublingly complicated matter, but...

Regardless! Grogory Day started as a celebration of peace accords, and grew into a holiday of peace and friendship. And you can all join in, too! All you have to do is give compliments to the people you meet — such as, "Your hair looks fantastic today!" or "You have such a handsome smile!" Another way to celebrate is by doing something nice for a stranger, just because you can.

With that in mind, I would also like to offer a special Grogory Day drink, to my neighbors in the Suites and anyone else who would like to stop by! It's not quite the traditional Grogory Day drink, but — I found something that should work, in the Kaittos market. It's blue and sweet, at least!

[... it's very sweet. Very, very sweet. Drink at your own risk.]

You've all been very patient, listening to me ramble on like this! Happy Grogory Day to all of you, and I hope to see all your gorgeous faces today!

[TL;DR: Reply or Action, get free compliments and a holiday greeting.]

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Nah, I just drew inspiration from the paladins' clothes.

[And her dress.]

And? What's wrong with that? If anything, it's flattering to be an inspiration to you.

[and her dress is cute, so]

Well...it's just my attempt to try and fit in. I'll never be a paladin, and since I can't make the cut I can at least look like I'm on the same team.

Never say never! If the lions ever did show up, I’m sure you would stand more than a fair chance.

But regardless of the reason, I think it looks very striking on you. I’d love to see what other looks you could come up with!

I can't be a paladin and your bodyguard and champion though, can I?

...Yeah? I guess it couldn't hurt to try.

Why not? There’s not exactly rules on who can be a paladin or not. Even I could have been one if any of the lions had accepted me.

It’s a little hard to tell what their criteria is, though. To tell the truth, I was a bit insulted when I first saw the human paladins the Lions had chosen instead of me... [wow princess, it’s grogory day, be nice] .. but since then, I’ve seen the potential that the Lions must have recognized.

Yeah but I kinda feel like I'd be overshadowing everyone.

I think I'd rather stick close to you over piloting a Lion.

Ah... that’s a fair point, isn’t it? I never considered that as a possibility.

[But it’s not like demigods are lining up to pilot Voltron.]

I suppose it would be a problem, unless we found a robot you could pilot without a team.

I'm fine being grounded.

Like I said, I'd much prefer to stick as close to you as possible.

Not being grounded can be fun, though. I mean, I miss the castle, but — that ship flew everywhere in the universe, and under my command.

If I ever get the chance, I hope to be a pilot again. Whether it’s a lion, the castle, or any kind of ship.

Well, I think you'll become one again.

I doubt you'd stay grounded for long.

You say that, but it’s been over a year now. [But she recognizes that it was meant to reassure her, and so she gives him a grateful smile back.] ... I’m going to be out of practice by the next time I get the chance.

At any rate, if you’re sticking close to me, you’re not going to stay grounded for long, either. If you aren’t interested in flying your own... I suppose that means you’ll have to ride with the luggage, doesn’t it?

Hey come on, I'm your bodyguard. Don't I get a little preferential treatment?

[She sighs, but there’s a fond tone in it. She had just meant to tease him, and now he’s making her feel bad for it. More proof of his assessment earlier.]

Very well. I suppose even if you weren’t piloting, you could always man the guns?

Hey now, don't I always man the guns?

[She stares at him. Like she has no idea what that meant.]

... I... can’t recall... ever seeing you fire a gun, actually?

[Yup. She has no idea what that meant.]

...Guns.

These.

[He lifts his arms and flexes. Striking a bit of a half-hearted pose.]

... those are guns?

[She looks at his arms, and then at him, and then back at his arms.]

[And she pokes a bicep.]

But these don’t fire anything.

Its...are you serious right now?

Do Alteans not have metaphors?

Also, these aren't guns, they're more like cannons.

[Well, now he's going to flex a bit more enthusiastically.]

I’m familiar with metaphors, but I don’t follow this one. Why guns? They are entirely unlike guns — you don’t shoot your fists at people.

[... she’s inspecting his arms a little more closely.]

I don't really understand it either, I just happen to know I can do considerable damage with these.

[Huh...she's really inspecting isn't she.]

Then again, maybe 'guns' isn't appropriate. Maybe hammers? Maybe we should just go ahead and call my entire body an armory.

[He flexes and puffs out his chest now, giving it a solid thump.]

[Yes, because maybe there's some difference with human biology that makes this metaphor make more sense. She can't imagine what. Obviously there's nothing exploding out of it, and there's nothing that would resemble a trigger, right?]

Yes, hammers I can see. With your arm as the handle and the fist as the head. And whoever you're fighting as the unfortunate nail. Right?

Anyway, whatever kind of weapon they are — I meant to ask you how your aim was. Since I doubt you're going to be jumping out into space and punching the enemy down.

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