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My fellow passengers,

Princess Zelda and I are holding a Spring Ball on the boat in the Explorer Lounge this Saturday, March 17, beginning at 7pm. I've been told that was the appropriate time for a Ball to begin. There will be food and drinks. Everyone is invited to this, no age restriction at all.

I know by then we will have left this port, and while it doesn't come close to replacing one, perhaps it would be a good distraction from the disappointment of leaving one so soon. I confess to wanting to go back to Middle Earth myself. I do hope you'll join us!

Filter: Sif

You must come to this! Do you have something suitable to wear?

BRAKEBILLS, TEAM VOLTRON, & TEAM NEW YEARS

I was out walking this morning around the Camelot area and I complemented someone's horse. We ended up having a thirty minute discussion and at the end, they handed me a bean and told me to have safe travels.

I'm leaving in thirty minutes. If you want to come, I'll be at the dock.

TEAM VOLTRON + ALICE QUINN + AVATAR + TONY STARK (904913) + DAVID 8

I found a bean!! Who wants to go on an otherworldly adventure??

[Filtered to the Voltron Crew]

So, I feel like we got a little spread out in Middle Earth. Group adventure in the Enchanted Forest?

Hello, fellow ship-goers. I was wondering if there is anyone among those with magical abilities to help create potential party decorations, as I don't think the staff on the boat has an array of choices to pick from?

I'm looking for decorations that were on the same level as those that were introduced to us during the Winter Ball. The difference here would be that this theme would be Earth's Spring. And on a ship instead of land. My magic, unfortunately, is highly limited and what I can control is not of this world. I will take any and all the help, of course, should anyone else want to participate.

Filter: Princess Zelda

Upon further inquiry, it looks like we would also be responsible for dinner and drinks, instead of expecting the staff to just provide all of it.

Filter: Lance

Want to assist me with your ideas of "razzle dazzle"?

How do Earthlings have multiple meanings for the word "date"? That is just asking for a number of misinterpretations during communication. When does it mean a gathering for an activity and when does it mean a romantic outing?


added later
In my existing confusion, I almost forgot to note: now that are back on the ship (unfortunately), I'd like to resume our story time sessions with the children in the library, starting this afternoon, if anyone wishes to join and participate.

The hobbits were nice enough to give me some recipes to take with me. The food was so good, and they were so nice, I almost didn't want to leave. But you can bet that as soon as I get access to a kitchen again, I'm trying some of these out. Anyone want to be my taste-testers?

FILTER TO KEITH AND LANCE

I'll come.

FILTER TO ALLURA

Now is good.

FILTER TO SHIRO

Good morning.

Filter: Loki (MCU)

Do you plan on bringing some of that Elven drink to the boats when we leave this place?

Filter: Alice Quinn

Look, last ti Since it'll be I would like to start over.

Filter: Lance & Keith

I wish to have a chat. Before you get scared, no, this is not about either of you.

[Voltron+ (minus Shiro) + Alice Quinn]

I know we've got other priorities going on while we're off ship, but Shiro's birthday is coming up soon after we leave port. We all know what options we have on the ship, so this could be a good time to pick up some extra supplies for a party. Especially since we could have better luck finding a stove or oven to use for our own food prep here in Middle Earth.

Also, keep it quiet to Shiro. I don't know if he's expecting anything or not, but let's make this a nice surprise for him.

Filter: Team Voltron

You may join if you would like or do your own thing but, should any of you need me, I will be with Sif and Loki.. I believe Thor will be there too. I will be in good hands, of course. Enjoy your touring!

[TEXT TO KEITH]

→ hey tmrw is v-day
→ keep the evening free
→ i made plans

Heads up mostly meant for Team Voltron, but also to anyone else who wants to know: I'm planning on spending our entire time here off the ship, as a dwarf, with the dwarves. Going to be learning smithing and seeing about getting some mithril. I probably won't be checking the network as regularly since I might actually be smithing and all at the time things go down. But I'll touch base regularly, and if you too want to learn this kind of stuff, you're welcome to come along.

Someone mentioned something about this where we're going on Middle Earth having a place where they eat seven meals a day and the food is really good. I know what I'm looking for when we get there.

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: February 3
WHERE: Voltron Suite common room to their bedroom
WHAT: Lance helps Keith to their room after being released from the medbay and they deal with the awkward misunderstanding that happened before the whole battle thing
WARNINGS: A roller coaster of feels. Seriously, they have a lot of stuff they’re dealing with. It goes all over the place. They just have problems communicating sometimes. Also Keith still dealing with the amputee thing as a general warning.

( I was talking to her about someone else. )

Filter: Shiro

I tried to make a bridge to get over the gap. I'm sorry.

You The lions are not here, there is no war. Technically, you aren't really my Paladins in this world. I want you to know that you do not have an obligation to me here. Or, well.. you probably didn't really have an obligation to me back in our universe either, but I obviously understand the desire to protect the galaxy.

Your happiness is what's more important.

Filter: Lance

I want to go back to the spa.

You know, I might have gotten used to eating space food, but nothing beats being able to eat earth food again. Especially pizza. And hamburgers. And french fries. Oh, also pancakes.

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: January 26 afternoon-ish
WHERE: Cruise ships med-bay
WHAT: Keith wakes up after the battle and Lance breaks some bad news to him.
WARNINGS: description of battle and blood, dealing with loss of limb and phantom pain, morbid humor and drugged haziness and just feelings. ‘Survivor’s’ guilt going on too.

( You might feel a little off… )

It seems like Lian has decided that another story-time session in the library is overdue, and we'll be gathering tomorrow for it. Zelda, I'll hope you'll be able to join me tomorrow. Loki as well if he doesn't have anything else.

And since I mention it here, if anyone else would like to join with their children, I'd be happy to entertain.

Filter: Keith

I heard some interesting stories about the mices' visit with you the other day. I assume that's the effect those Earth drugs would have.

You know, I'm sure I've said a couple of times that I could use a break from saving the galaxy, but being suddenly pulled away to a cruise in another universe was not what I had in mind.

Anyway, I'm Hunk. Hi.

Also, is there a kitchen somewhere here? When I'm stressed, I like to bake.

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Yesterday afternoonish
WHERE: The waters around Atlantis
WHAT: Emotionally-inept teenagers end up taking a nice day out on the water and ruining it with misunderstandings.
WARNINGS: None!

( Just forget it. )

WHO: Lance & Allura
WHEN: Today around midday!
WHERE: In the Voltron suite
WHAT: Lance doesn't hit on Allura when she's having a down and out moment. CHARACTER GROWTH.
WARNINGS: None!

( Are you okay? )

THE NEW YEARS EVE GROUP (MARGO, MAX, ELSA, REY & VALKYRIE)

Let's go to the bar tonight?

MARGO HANSON & MAX GUEVARA

Also, can I take a moment to complain and you all not hold it against me?

LANCE

First day after we leave port, do you want to go to the spa with me?

BRAKEBILLS ALUMNI

I had a thought.

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Before Atlantis.
WHERE: In the Voltron suite
WHAT: A little getting on each other's nerves, a little opening up about insecurities...
WARNINGS: Soft looks. So soft.

( I’m getting some air. )

[FILTERED TO ALICE QUINN]

Hey, haven't seen you around lately. I have an important question.

Paladins, and most likely those outside of this group, I'm going to need your assistance in making sure Lance manages to come back to the ship at night every time he goes out to swim with the mermaids.

[FILTERED TO VOLTRON-VERSE]

I'm signing up for a spa day right now. Shiro, you already promised me you'd go. Keith, you didn't promise me, but you're going.

Anyone else? Allura?

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Last night.
WHERE: In the Voltron suite
WHAT: Keith can't sleep, so the boys get to talking.
WARNINGS: None!

( Buddy? )

Stating the obvious aside: we've made another jump. Some of you remember (and would like to forget) the Prettiest Star space cruise ship. This one is on water this time. From what I can tell, it's a luxury cruise ship. Most of what I've seen seems familiar to cruise ships on Earth, but who knows so make sure you're careful until we know exactly what we're dealing with.

Check in on this post and see if your friends are here.

It might not be as fancy as some of the cars I've seen people getting around here, but I call not having to take the bus everywhere a major upgrade.

( Image cut! )

(☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞

Also, can someone else explain to Keith that roads are there for a reason and it's okay to drive on them?

Your planet has the most amazing holidays. Everything just SPARKLES!

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Today!
WHERE: Around Tumbleweed.
WHAT: Lance and Keith get some wheels. (AKA Lance basically buys Keith a car with the money he got for Christmas and Keith goes :O!)
WARNINGS: None!

( Trust me, okay? )

The mice are here! My space mice from back home have just shown up!

[attached: this pic except looking a little more realistic]

I don't know where they came from, but I am so glad to have them here!

You have glass-dancing here! Or, rather, what you call ice-skating. There was hardly a spot on Altea that was ever covered with snow or ice. It was always warm and most of our planet was covered in green. But we did enjoy indoor facilities on the smoothest set of glass that could possibly be made to slide on and do tricks.

The last time we came close to glass-dancing in my universe was when my father's advisor had my Paladins and me put on reenactments of our battles against our enemies for recruitment efforts. Don't worry, Paladins, I'm not going to be asking you to put on those shows again.

Filter: Princess Zelda

Hello, Princess. I have a query. I know you haven't been here for too long, but it is at least a few ticks longer than I have been, so I figured it would be safe to ask. Have you ever looked into career opportunities here for those of our upbringings? And, by that, I do mean both having been raised in royalty, and not terribly familiar with modern Earth ways.

Filter: Voltronverse

Have we decided when this Christmas get-together will be happening? I know this holiday lasts for two Earth days, or even twelve Earth days according to what people celebrate,
but is commonly celebrated on the 24th or 25th (Lance has been teaching me everything about it).

There aren't Starbucks where I'm from, but I'm super digging the employee perks. Keith, we're never going to run out of coffee now. You're welcome.

[FILTERED TO VOLTRON-VERSE]

So there's no question about us spending Christmas together, right?

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Early last week
WHERE: The main shops around Tumbleweed
WHAT: Lance finds Starbucks, Keith gets an idea.
WARNINGS: None!

( You do want us all around. Look at /you/. )

Filter: Voltron-verse

I am not sure how the customs of a ball here on Earth would differ from that of Altea, but it is a safe bet to assume that we either meet there separately or go in as a group?

It's been three days and I'm still fantasizing about this. Lance, when are we going back?

WHO: Alice Quinn & Lance
WHERE: Bluebonnet Village; Unit 7
WHEN: December 5th, early morning
WHAT: Alice surprises her neighbor.
RATING: G. It's just cute.
STATUS: log; completed

( Keep dreaming, big mouth. )

I am looking to borrow some equipment. The needs are pretty specific: cuff / restraints strong enough to hold the cybernetic arm of an approximately 6'2" 200 lb man. Any technology/material resistant to heat is a bonus but most likely unnecessary with proper placement. There is a slight risk of damage, but I'll replace/make up for that as best I can, in that case. I am also willing to do any sort of technology work in return for using it.

Before you ask, no it is not a sex thing.

I have never worn something as uncomfortable as blue jeans in my entire life. How does anyone manage to move in these things?

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Thanksgiving
WHERE: Outside the Castle of Lions
WHAT: Keith sneaks out, Lance eventually catches up.
WARNINGS: None!

( I’d go back. If I had a choice. )

[FILTERED TO VOLTRON-VERSE]

We're all going to this ball thing, right? I mean, I'm asking, but also know that I'm expecting everyone to say yes.

Filter: Lance Keith Shiro

Is this what we're anticipating life would be like now? No training, no fight against Zark

This Thanksgiving was interesting, to say the least. The food you have here are much more different than what we were used to on Altea. Or even on the spaceship. Thank you for those who have been helping me get assimilated to this planet, including my own Paladins.

[FILTERED TO VOLTRON-VERSE]

Wait, did I miss something? Alice lives right by me and Keith? ...because if she does, I have questions, Shiro.

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Towards the end of those last 2 weeks of road-tripping.
WHERE: Mexico and then Tumbleweed.
WHAT: The last two vignettes from the misadventures of Lance and Keith.
WARNINGS: There are Feels. So many feels. Like seriously, someone starts tearing up, but you have to read to see who!

( That was totally a chance you missed. )

WHO: Lance & Keith
WHEN: Over the course of the last 2 weeks.
WHERE: Errywhur.
WHAT: A series of vignettes from the misadventures of Lance and Keith. This isn't even all of them. Voltron is a soul-sucking pit.
WARNINGS: Teenage boys being stupid in turns, p. much.

( What about going west?  )

Ugh fine We're back in Tumbleweed now. We being me and Lance. For whoever wanted to know.

And I guess this is as good a place to ask as any. Are there any dollar stores around here? Or something like that?

It seems to me that I am woefully unprepared when it comes to dealing with Earth customs and norms. Altean garments don't seem to match up to what is usually worn around here, and I can't say I really recognize many of the names of ingredients used for these dishes you prepare for Thanksgiving. (Cooking was, unfortunately, never my area of expertise anyway.) Is there a beginner's manual somewhere for this sort of thing or perhaps someone willing to help?

Private to Voltron and Alice

So, Alice and I have been planning on pulling together a Thanksgiving for a while, and you're all now required to attend. There will at least be bacon and pie.

Allura, do you mind if we hold it at the castle?