I have been reprimanded by the crew for attempting to bring the Castle of Lions down to Oros. They are physically preventing the Castle-ship by way of a tractor beam and-- [she pauses to gather herself, but her heart is beating a mile a minute, anger now settling quite visibly in her gaze as she looks at Shiro.]
They want to process the Trilk and Fek through their hangar. Apparently my wanting to use everything in my power to save the innocent lives they are responsible for endangering would be too chaotic.
[another pause, and she looks away from the video feed, hand resting against her forehead, eyes searching nothing for something.]
Shiro, we have to do something. Are you heading to the Eluvio?
[ the question is immediate and incredulous, not because he doubts allura's words but because it seems to unbelievable that the crew would say such a thing. actually, no, it isn't that unbelievable at all; it fits shiro's impression of the worst aspects of the crew. maybe there are good reasons for this, but shiro doesn't see them. chaos is easily outweighed by the possibility to save more lives. ]
I am, but only to get a ship better suited to transporting people than the Black Lion is. We'll do something, Princess. Get out as many as we can.
[ and he manages to hide it well enough, but oh, he's angry as well. ]
[She knows the question is directed more towards the situation itself and not her, and at this point there really is no use to mask the pain and anger felt. Her voice is strained a bit.]
Yes. I had been trying to wrench the ship free of the beam and it is impossible. They really seem to not care. [she's jumping to conclusions.] And we still do not know the purpose of that...relic. Or why there are people who agreed to take something from a planet we knew little about.
[She's on the move now, though, moving towards the Castle's hangar to grab a shuttle, feed shifting a bit as she tugs a helmet over her head. The feed then switches to voice, if only for the ease of communication.]
I am heading to the Eluvio as well, it's no use trying to fight against our captors when there are more urgent matters. We must stay in contact, figure out the best means of rescue. [Again!! Jumping to conclusions. She's letting her anger blindside her.] If this were the Balmera, I would know what to do.
[ her anger is a bit like gravity, pulling at shiro, making his own anger rise up more sharply, burning hotter than it might otherwise, and he doesn't mind being caught in allura's orbit all that much, but right now, he has to fight against it. taking a few deep breaths, shiro reminds himself of viktor's words of caution. ]
We don't know nearly enough. Let's focus on getting as many Trilks and Feks off the planet as we can. We can take two ships down?
We'll figure it out, Princess. [ they'll have to, and so there's steel underlying shiro's voice now. they won't be able to rescue everyone, he's already realised that much. it doesn't sit right with him (understatement of the year), but he'll deal with it later. right now, there are more important things to do. ]
[She allows herself a moment as he speaks to take a deep breath of her own. Her anger is palpable, and without someone like Coran and with no familiarity of this universe, it is hard to find her center. But Shiro's voice-- is grounding.
She's quiet for a few moments, the only sound being her preparing the shuttle to go to the Eluvio, before finally responding.]
Yes. It is more important to focus on those who need us. And you are correct, we can take two ships down, perhaps find those willing to help but unable to fly.
[She focuses her attention to the cool steel of Shiro's voice, and she's glad he's here to talk to. That she is not alone as she had been when initially being brought here.]
We will, Shiro. And-- [She's said it before, but she will say it again. Because what is happening to this planet and its people is like tearing open a wound that still hasn't healed.] I am glad that you are here.
Please stay safe. Keep me updated on your position.
[ he's glad he isn't alone in this, either. he doesn't think it would change his actions if he were, but there is something grounding about having someone here who knows him, who knows without asking what kind of man he is and what he'll do. there's no question that they'll both save as many lives as they can. ]
You, too. [ all of it: he's glad that she's here, he wants her to stay safe, or as safe as any of them can stay with what is happening down there. ] Stay clear of those bombs.
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[because guess who was going to try to do it anyway!!!! her own jaw is set, angry, and the look on her face is otherwise illegible.]
I cannot...believe this is happening.
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[ of course she was going to try anyway. it's the right thing to do! ]
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They want to process the Trilk and Fek through their hangar. Apparently my wanting to use everything in my power to save the innocent lives they are responsible for endangering would be too chaotic.
[another pause, and she looks away from the video feed, hand resting against her forehead, eyes searching nothing for something.]
Shiro, we have to do something. Are you heading to the Eluvio?
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[ the question is immediate and incredulous, not because he doubts allura's words but because it seems to unbelievable that the crew would say such a thing. actually, no, it isn't that unbelievable at all; it fits shiro's impression of the worst aspects of the crew. maybe there are good reasons for this, but shiro doesn't see them. chaos is easily outweighed by the possibility to save more lives. ]
I am, but only to get a ship better suited to transporting people than the Black Lion is. We'll do something, Princess. Get out as many as we can.
[ and he manages to hide it well enough, but oh, he's angry as well. ]
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Yes. I had been trying to wrench the ship free of the beam and it is impossible. They really seem to not care. [she's jumping to conclusions.] And we still do not know the purpose of that...relic. Or why there are people who agreed to take something from a planet we knew little about.
[She's on the move now, though, moving towards the Castle's hangar to grab a shuttle, feed shifting a bit as she tugs a helmet over her head. The feed then switches to voice, if only for the ease of communication.]
I am heading to the Eluvio as well, it's no use trying to fight against our captors when there are more urgent matters. We must stay in contact, figure out the best means of rescue. [Again!! Jumping to conclusions. She's letting her anger blindside her.] If this were the Balmera, I would know what to do.
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We don't know nearly enough. Let's focus on getting as many Trilks and Feks off the planet as we can. We can take two ships down?
We'll figure it out, Princess. [ they'll have to, and so there's steel underlying shiro's voice now. they won't be able to rescue everyone, he's already realised that much. it doesn't sit right with him (understatement of the year), but he'll deal with it later. right now, there are more important things to do. ]
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She's quiet for a few moments, the only sound being her preparing the shuttle to go to the Eluvio, before finally responding.]
Yes. It is more important to focus on those who need us. And you are correct, we can take two ships down, perhaps find those willing to help but unable to fly.
[She focuses her attention to the cool steel of Shiro's voice, and she's glad he's here to talk to. That she is not alone as she had been when initially being brought here.]
We will, Shiro. And-- [She's said it before, but she will say it again. Because what is happening to this planet and its people is like tearing open a wound that still hasn't healed.] I am glad that you are here.
Please stay safe. Keep me updated on your position.
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You, too. [ all of it: he's glad that she's here, he wants her to stay safe, or as safe as any of them can stay with what is happening down there. ] Stay clear of those bombs.