I'm so, so sorry I jacked up your lotion and shampoo. That wasn't cool of me at all and I'm really upset about how things went down. You really are a handsome dude, and I have never once thought you were ugly! I know we were both messed up because of the amulet business, but I still wanna make things up to you. Wanna go get some ice cream together? I have also already bought you a new thing of lotion, and some new shampoo. I hope they're the right kinds.
[The expedition had... not gone well. Allura had returned from Elios' lands physically unscathed, but looking tired and pained and cloaked in near pitch black winter air, thick with fog. And after telling the paladins and Kevin that Peromei had teleported them out at the cost of leaving herself trapped with Elios in his cave, Allura had excused herself to her room, staying there for most of the day. When Hunk had tentatively knocked and told her dinner was ready, Allura had opened the door and given a shaky smile, but simply said "thank you Hunk, but I'm not very hungry. Perhaps later."
About an hour or so after dinner though, Lance will hear a very quiet voice through his amulet.]
[He's...mostly back to normal. The apathy has passed, though the tiredness hasn't quite gone away yet. Lance isn't proud of how he acted in the time since his amulet was stolen, even if it wasn't entirely his fault.
He's laying in bed when he hears a familiar voice through his amulet. Something's off about it, though.]
Probably something to keep warm. [The feelings on the other hand take a slight grim note.] It's going to be a cold night. Other than that, anything you like.
[And so he is, two steaming mugs of tea in hand. It takes a little finagling to climb on top of the roof without them falling, but he eventually manages, taking a seat next to Allura. One mug is passed over to her with a smile.]
Would've been sooner, but it took the water a little to boil, so.
[She does wonder why he's having such a hard time climbing up when usually it's so easy for him, but then she sees the mug and can't help but smile a bit.]
Thank you.
[Obviously it's a bit hot to drink just yet (and after the events in Elios' lands her thoughts on temperature are... complicated right now), so she just holds the mug with both hands in her lap for a moment, the mice splitting up between tea sniffing and nuzzling Awesome Blue Paladin Friend and Awesome Princess Friend.]
... I'm glad you and Hunk are well again. It's been a while since I was that worried about anything.
I'm sorry about all that. I mean...I know it wasn't technically my fault we went nuts, but I want to apologize anyway for worrying you. The last thing I want is for people to have to worry about me.
[AKA why Lance likes to bottle some things up, as Allura knows by now after these chats of theirs.]
It means a lot that you stuck by us even when we were acting like complete idiots.
[Allura shakes her head.] You weren't yourselves, and it wasn't your choice to have your amulets stolen. [Her expression darkens for a second.] I would like to get my hands on the thieves responsible for this though...
[She already told them all that Peromei was trapped with Elios in his cave now after teleporting them out, but that was more or less all she said before excusing herself.]
He's very unbalanced with love, and I think still grief-stricken over losing his lands. The way he's acting right now... it actually reminded me a lot of my father's AI, when he became corrupted...
I'll never understand the way these...whatever they are work here. The guys in charge of emotions. Being unbalanced with too much love just seems so weird.
[He taps his fingers lightly on the roof tiles beneath him.]
Really? I know that wasn't a fun time for any of us, but especially for you...yeah.
It wasn't. [Not then and especially not now.] Elios kept trying to trap us in ice with some sort of dunamis, trying to make us complacent with love. It... reminded me too much of how my father's AI almost made me pilot the Castle into that star... [A bitter smile crosses her lips.] That was probably the only reason I was able to resist as well as I did.
[He reaches up to gently place a hand on Allura's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze. She's free to brush it off, and he won't be offended; not everyone responds to physical comfort the way he does, but it's always worth a shot.]
I'm really sorry you had to go through that feeling again. It couldn't have been easy.
[She doesn't brush it off; she won't move to place her hand on his or to lean in, but she welcomes the touch nonetheless.]
It wasn't, nor for the other people affected by the spell, especially that last attempt in his cave. He laced in images of people we care for, happy memories...
[Again, not unlike her father's AI when she was preparing to shut him down, not that the others ever saw that part. So that extra bit of pain in her face as she shivers might seem a bit our of place. But then she shakes herself back.]
When we resisted that, he became very angry. Lava started to burst from cracks in the floor. The only reason we're still standing is because Peromei teleported us out... but now she's trapped in that cave with him...
[Lance still doesn't understand most of this. Peromei, the other god-like creatures... They're still so far from his comprehension. Lance is the kind of guy who lives his life day to day, leaving this sort of things for people more familiar with these beings.
But if Allura is getting involved, then maybe he can't sit back anymore.]
I don't know if I can do anything to save Peromei or whatever, but if this whole thing is affecting all of us, I'll help fix the effectsfrom the whole thing.
Thank you, Lance. There should be rituals set up soon to help with all of this. Hopefully they'll do some good. She showed so much power and bravery in the cave but... I keep thinking of the tiny little unicorn trotting toward me and giving a bouquet. And Kevin's words about needing to keep her and her balance safe... I can't help but feel I let him down as well...
You didn't let anyone down. This all seems way bigger than just one or two of us, you know? We can't fight the same way we could back home. We're just kind of...normal people, and there's only really so much we can do when something like this happens.
I guess you're right. [Sigh.] I suppose being able to actually save the universe back home has spoiled me a bit. And the peace we'd had up to this as well.
[She's running, and crying, and a raining cloud follows her as she does so. She doesn't know if being annoyed at it or now - being all wet should hide her tears, which is good, but it's not like people won't know what the cloud represents anyway.
Her feelings are overwhelming, the current island situation making her feel things more than usual (and that's a lot, coming from her!) and so she isn't aware of her surroundings. Which means she bumps straight into the person that is going to her place too, but she still doesn't meet their eyes.]
[Normal day, normal walk. What isn't normal is getting slammed into by one of his best new friends here, and he barely manages to keep his balance while grabbing the other by the shoulders so she doesn't topple over as well.]
It--...Bianca?
[Something's very, very wrong, and he doesn't need the dark cloud now raining on top of both of them to tell him that.]
[Sweet, sweet Lance, who is always so nice to her. Lance, the defender of the universe - that's kinda like a knight, right? A knight in blue armor-- Bianca quickly looks away, not wanting her thoughts to be pushed by Elios again.
Not wanting him to see her like this.]
No-nothing happened, i-it's fine. [She says as she takes off her glasses and starts rubbing her eyes, as if that could cover her red eyes, her sad expression, her broken voice and the still raining cloud.] Ca-can I help you? Did Hunk send you for berries?
[She's gotta fight this urge to ask him for a hug. It's not right. Elios already ruined things, she won't let it happened again.]
[This isn't right at all, seeing her this miserable. Bianca is all sunshine and smiles and cheer, and tears have no business being around her. He rests a hand on her shoulder, concern swelling up inside of him.]
[She shakes her head with more energy than necessary, sending drops all over the place.]
I told you, i-it's fine! I just need to go home and rest and then I-- I--
[She's too tired to fight, too heartbroken. Elio's spell is strong, especially when Lance touches her shoulder. She wants this kind of comfort, needs it like burning. Her hand suddenly reaches to grab his jacket, slightly clinging but strongly crying.]
...I kne-new he wouldn't li-like me back, I knew it, but-- but did he, did he have to be so mean?
[She doesn't need to ask for that hug, because he wraps her up in one anyway. Who do I need to punch in the face? he desperately wants to ask, but he knows it's not the time for that right now.]
[And she's really thankful for it, both hands clinging to his jacket now and her forehead resting on his chest. She wants to answer that question, but the name gets stuck in her throat. It may mean nothing to Lance, but that name means something in her world. It's big, it's a legend, and she can't bring herself to say it.
[She can't deny the hand rubbing feels nice. It helps the crying calm down a bit, though her shoulders are still shaking a little. His words though... Bianca pulls back, quickly shaking her head. She didn't mean it like that!]
I-I mean... I want to m-my house. To my f-farm. [Suddenly she looks down, feeling guilty.] Th-though it's true I think about going back t-to my world some times b-but, you're right. Most of the time, i-it's not so bad here. [A sob.] I have friends.
[He takes her hand, giving it a squeeze. Lance really does want to know who hurt her, how exactly he can make things better. For now, he'll just be there for her, at least.]
[She can't help the slight jump when he suddenly takes her hand. She shouldn't accept that probably, but she isn't thinking clearly. Elios makes her want to cling to that hand forever. Thankfully the farm is just super close, Lance found her on her way to the farm after all. She keeps silent during those steps, and finally lets go when they reach her house.]
Make yourself comfortable. I just need a minute to like-- wash my face and-- [Yeah, brb, running to the bathroom to wash away her shame.] I'll be right back! There are pastries and snacks in the kitchen, just grab whatever and I'll make tea!
[Maybe Elios is having an effect on him too--probably, because he feels a little sad when she lets go of her hand. But Lance shakes his head, focusing on the snacks as he piles some onto plates for the two of them.]
[Lance will hear some noises - her washing her face, then going into to the room to change into more comfortable clothes. But also, animal noises. She's letting her team out of their Pokéballs.
When she returns, she's wearing fluffy slippers and Samurott is following her closely, obviously worried about his Trainer.]
Aww, you did everything already. Thank you, Lance, this is sweet of you. I didn't mean to make you spend your day taking care of, like, my mood.
It's fine, really, Bianca! You're my friend, and that's what friends do. Like I'm going to just stand aside while a pretty girl like you is sad, anyway.
[It's said in a fond way, a little teasing, not actual serious flirting. Just a little joke to lighten the mood.]
[Usually she would be all blushy as his compliment, or ready to gush over cute accessories like her slippers. But not now - she has something else in her mind.]
Can I ask you something? You don't have to answer if you don't wanna but-- [She takes a seat next to him on the table, Samurott quickly moving to rest his head on her lap.] D-do you really think I'm pretty?
[She just needed a yes or no, so what he says goes way beyond her expectations. She puts her arms around herself, her body bending forward a bit as the tears come out again. But at least there's a ghost of a smile on her lips.]
...th-thank you, Lance. R-really, that means... so much...
[Noooo, no tears! He reaches over, pulling her into as close of a side hug as he can manage.]
You don't have to thank me for saying the truth, Bianca. But I'll say it again and again any time you want to hear it. Maybe sometimes when you don't think about it too.
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Date: 2017-06-05 03:16 pm (UTC)I'm so, so sorry I jacked up your lotion and shampoo. That wasn't cool of me at all and I'm really upset about how things went down. You really are a handsome dude, and I have never once thought you were ugly! I know we were both messed up because of the amulet business, but I still wanna make things up to you. Wanna go get some ice cream together? I have also already bought you a new thing of lotion, and some new shampoo. I hope they're the right kinds.
Love,
Hunk
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Date: 2017-06-08 11:03 pm (UTC)About an hour or so after dinner though, Lance will hear a very quiet voice through his amulet.]
~Lance? I... you're not busy right now, are you?~
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Date: 2017-06-09 04:11 am (UTC)He's laying in bed when he hears a familiar voice through his amulet. Something's off about it, though.]
Allura? No, I'm just chilling, what's up?
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Date: 2017-06-09 04:30 am (UTC)[And so he is, two steaming mugs of tea in hand. It takes a little finagling to climb on top of the roof without them falling, but he eventually manages, taking a seat next to Allura. One mug is passed over to her with a smile.]
Would've been sooner, but it took the water a little to boil, so.
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Date: 2017-06-09 10:21 am (UTC)Thank you.
[Obviously it's a bit hot to drink just yet (and after the events in Elios' lands her thoughts on temperature are... complicated right now), so she just holds the mug with both hands in her lap for a moment, the mice splitting up between tea sniffing and nuzzling Awesome Blue Paladin Friend and Awesome Princess Friend.]
... I'm glad you and Hunk are well again. It's been a while since I was that worried about anything.
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Date: 2017-06-27 04:47 pm (UTC)[AKA why Lance likes to bottle some things up, as Allura knows by now after these chats of theirs.]
It means a lot that you stuck by us even when we were acting like complete idiots.
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Date: 2017-06-28 09:43 pm (UTC)[He takes a sip of his tea.]
...Don't do anything dumb trying to get back at the thieves, though, okay? That's Keith's job, being reckless.
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Date: 2017-06-28 09:57 pm (UTC)[No promises, though. Her gaze settles on some part of the horizon, below the edge lies the frozen land they just came back from.]
Besides, I think I'll have quite a bit more on my mind for a while...
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Date: 2017-06-29 11:20 pm (UTC)[He's getting used to being Allura's confidant, now, and he's glad she can open up to him.]
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Date: 2017-06-29 11:27 pm (UTC)[She already told them all that Peromei was trapped with Elios in his cave now after teleporting them out, but that was more or less all she said before excusing herself.]
He's very unbalanced with love, and I think still grief-stricken over losing his lands. The way he's acting right now... it actually reminded me a lot of my father's AI, when he became corrupted...
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Date: 2017-06-29 11:32 pm (UTC)[He taps his fingers lightly on the roof tiles beneath him.]
Really? I know that wasn't a fun time for any of us, but especially for you...yeah.
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Date: 2017-06-29 11:44 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-07-04 05:15 am (UTC)I'm really sorry you had to go through that feeling again. It couldn't have been easy.
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Date: 2017-07-04 07:54 am (UTC)It wasn't, nor for the other people affected by the spell, especially that last attempt in his cave. He laced in images of people we care for, happy memories...
[Again, not unlike her father's AI when she was preparing to shut him down, not that the others ever saw that part. So that extra bit of pain in her face as she shivers might seem a bit our of place. But then she shakes herself back.]
When we resisted that, he became very angry. Lava started to burst from cracks in the floor. The only reason we're still standing is because Peromei teleported us out... but now she's trapped in that cave with him...
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Date: 2017-07-14 06:09 am (UTC)But if Allura is getting involved, then maybe he can't sit back anymore.]
I don't know if I can do anything to save Peromei or whatever, but if this whole thing is affecting all of us, I'll help fix the effectsfrom the whole thing.
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Date: 2017-07-15 04:22 am (UTC)Thank you, Lance. There should be rituals set up soon to help with all of this. Hopefully they'll do some good. She showed so much power and bravery in the cave but... I keep thinking of the tiny little unicorn trotting toward me and giving a bouquet. And Kevin's words about needing to keep her and her balance safe... I can't help but feel I let him down as well...
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Date: 2017-07-16 04:21 am (UTC)[He wraps an arm around her shoulder.]
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Date: 2017-07-16 04:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-07-16 05:06 am (UTC)[He gives her a squeeze.]
Things'll work out.
[Around noon on the 19th]
Date: 2017-06-22 02:06 am (UTC)Her feelings are overwhelming, the current island situation making her feel things more than usual (and that's a lot, coming from her!) and so she isn't aware of her surroundings. Which means she bumps straight into the person that is going to her place too, but she still doesn't meet their eyes.]
A-ah, sorry, soooorry!
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Date: 2017-06-27 04:50 pm (UTC)It--...Bianca?
[Something's very, very wrong, and he doesn't need the dark cloud now raining on top of both of them to tell him that.]
What happened?
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Date: 2017-06-29 02:33 pm (UTC)[Sweet, sweet Lance, who is always so nice to her. Lance, the defender of the universe - that's kinda like a knight, right? A knight in blue armor-- Bianca quickly looks away, not wanting her thoughts to be pushed by Elios again.
Not wanting him to see her like this.]
No-nothing happened, i-it's fine. [She says as she takes off her glasses and starts rubbing her eyes, as if that could cover her red eyes, her sad expression, her broken voice and the still raining cloud.] Ca-can I help you? Did Hunk send you for berries?
[She's gotta fight this urge to ask him for a hug. It's not right. Elios already ruined things, she won't let it happened again.]
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Date: 2017-06-29 06:28 pm (UTC)[This isn't right at all, seeing her this miserable. Bianca is all sunshine and smiles and cheer, and tears have no business being around her. He rests a hand on her shoulder, concern swelling up inside of him.]
Talk to me, Bianca.
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Date: 2017-06-29 06:44 pm (UTC)I told you, i-it's fine! I just need to go home and rest and then I-- I--
[She's too tired to fight, too heartbroken. Elio's spell is strong, especially when Lance touches her shoulder. She wants this kind of comfort, needs it like burning. Her hand suddenly reaches to grab his jacket, slightly clinging but strongly crying.]
...I kne-new he wouldn't li-like me back, I knew it, but-- but did he, did he have to be so mean?
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Date: 2017-06-30 08:26 pm (UTC)Who? What did he do?
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Date: 2017-07-03 05:22 am (UTC)She shakes her head.] I ju-just wanna go home...
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Date: 2017-07-04 05:12 am (UTC)[He lets his hand rub gentle circles on her back, trying to provide what physical comfort he can. Because seeing her like this just...isn't right.
God, do her words remind him of himself now, though.]
I know. I know. But it's not all bad here, yeah? You've got me, for starters.
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Date: 2017-07-05 03:06 am (UTC)I-I mean... I want to m-my house. To my f-farm. [Suddenly she looks down, feeling guilty.] Th-though it's true I think about going back t-to my world some times b-but, you're right. Most of the time, i-it's not so bad here. [A sob.] I have friends.
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Date: 2017-07-07 03:23 am (UTC)[He trails off, not letting go of her just yet.]
I'll bring you back to your house, okay? And we can...I dunno, sit around and have tea or something, warm up, okay?
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Date: 2017-07-11 06:51 pm (UTC)[There's a pause while she considers everything she's been learning about bonding and relationships, and in the ends, she nods, still shy.]
I'd like that. Thank you, Lance.
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Date: 2017-07-14 04:57 am (UTC)[He takes her hand, giving it a squeeze. Lance really does want to know who hurt her, how exactly he can make things better. For now, he'll just be there for her, at least.]
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Date: 2017-07-19 04:15 am (UTC)Make yourself comfortable. I just need a minute to like-- wash my face and-- [Yeah, brb, running to the bathroom to wash away her shame.] I'll be right back! There are pastries and snacks in the kitchen, just grab whatever and I'll make tea!
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Date: 2017-07-24 06:39 pm (UTC)[Maybe Elios is having an effect on him too--probably, because he feels a little sad when she lets go of her hand. But Lance shakes his head, focusing on the snacks as he piles some onto plates for the two of them.]
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Date: 2017-07-24 11:56 pm (UTC)When she returns, she's wearing fluffy slippers and Samurott is following her closely, obviously worried about his Trainer.]
Aww, you did everything already. Thank you, Lance, this is sweet of you. I didn't mean to make you spend your day taking care of, like, my mood.
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Date: 2017-07-25 04:42 am (UTC)[It's said in a fond way, a little teasing, not actual serious flirting. Just a little joke to lighten the mood.]
...Those slippers are adorbs, by the way.
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Date: 2017-07-29 01:33 pm (UTC)Can I ask you something? You don't have to answer if you don't wanna but-- [She takes a seat next to him on the table, Samurott quickly moving to rest his head on her lap.] D-do you really think I'm pretty?
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Date: 2017-07-29 05:26 pm (UTC)Did it have something to do with whatever was bothering her?]
Yeah. I-I do. I know I say things about a lot of people, but I mean it when I say you're one of the prettiest girls I've ever known.
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Date: 2017-08-01 10:06 pm (UTC)...th-thank you, Lance. R-really, that means... so much...
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Date: 2017-08-04 10:29 pm (UTC)You don't have to thank me for saying the truth, Bianca. But I'll say it again and again any time you want to hear it. Maybe sometimes when you don't think about it too.