So, like, oatmeal raisin? [ He's giving her crap, and the tone in his voice is downright sarcastic. ] Really, I'll make whatever you feel like eating. Baking's just fun. [ And stress relief. He's always stressed here. ]
You know I have cool space stories, so gimme a teaser on what you've gotten up to! [ He wants to know. So badly. He might start begging, Futaba. ]
[ How's that for a teaser? ... okay no she'll give a little bit more. ]
I mean some of it was pretty standard stuff. Corrupt politicians and businessmen, embezzling funds, personal scandals. Leaking those kinda things to the public.
[ Stupid adults being stupid adults. But. That's not the cool stuff she did. ]
Oooh. [ He sounds generally interested! ] That's neat- they were the bad guys, right? [ The question is mostly a formality. Mostly. After Bonnie mentioned Assassins and robbing a merchant in pretty much the same breath, he feels the need to make sure with everyone. ]
And come on, try me. [ The cheeky grin is all but audible. ] One time, we went to an alternate dimension where an empire of space elves mind-controlled other cultures into slavery. It was bad. [ Take this awkward laugh, Futaba. ]
But aside from that, Team Voltron's dealt with a few corrupt politicians, too. [ Sure, there's the obvious actual politicians, but does Zarkon count? Is an Emperor a politician? ]
[ oh my god Hunk don't throw her that. Don't. Don't make her want to try to one-up that story so much. ]
I mean I could tell you, but not here. So far as I can tell most of the whole monitoring-us stuff they do on the Mognet is datamining, but even that can be nasty depending on who you ask.
[ Information can be used in a lot of surprising ways. ]
I get what you mean, but I don't know if I can trust someone with a title as lame as the hacker of justice. Sounds like a kids' cartoon. A Defender of the Universe is way cooler.
[ And he laughs, hoping she doesn't take it the wrong way. That'd be awkward, after she just apologized like that. It's just a joke, he swears. ]
So what I'm thinking is we hoard a ton of snacks, hang out, and swap cool stories. I, uh... [ And then he just kinda chuckles meekly. ] I kinda miss Earth a lot, so the stories might be... nice.
I can make a program that spams you with Gauntlet memes every hour for the rest of the month.
[ Nah she gets you. It's more like a playful ribbing like she and Yusuke did sometimes. If anything it helps her feel more confident that things are okay. ]
So what, you mean like... hanging out or something?
Exactly like hanging out! [ A beat. ] And please don't make that program, I'm still catching up on the videos so I get the memes!
[ But then he stifles a laugh. ] Seriously, it's been one thing after another since we got here. If all the adults [ The word is said with contempt. He should be an adult now! ] can head out to a bar, we gotta do something to unwind!
[ And then he lets out a knowing grunt. ] And after that mess on the Mognet, you probably need a break, too! [ Another beat. ]
But if there's a party then you have to handle invites and stuff. [ He lets out a contemplating grunt, but it's laced with concern. ]
Would you be okay with that? Y'know, lots of people you don't know. [ And then he chuckles, trying to sound reassuring. ] If you wanna do it then let's go for it!
Okay! [ He shrugs off the pause and the stutter. ] So you can drop by whenever, and you might run into one of my roommates. And... hm...
[ He takes a second to process, but then he's right back to being upbeat. ] You should definitely meet the Black Lion when you get here, because otherwise he might start roaring if you hang around too long. They're all kinda protective.
The... the Black Lion. [ He says it deadpan. How does she not know? Doesn't she talk to Shiro sometimes? You'd think he's have shouted it from the rooftops. Black sure did when he woke up. ]
Have... [ He pauses for a moment, the word tumbling awkwardly out of his mouth. ] Have I never told you about Voltron? Y'know, the team Shiro and I are on?
[ And then there's a sharp little chuckle, making it unclear if he's in disbelief or being condescending. He feels like a bad friend for not mentioning it sooner, though. ]
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You know I have cool space stories, so gimme a teaser on what you've gotten up to! [ He wants to know. So badly. He might start begging, Futaba. ]
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[ How's that for a teaser? ... okay no she'll give a little bit more. ]
I mean some of it was pretty standard stuff. Corrupt politicians and businessmen, embezzling funds, personal scandals. Leaking those kinda things to the public.
[ Stupid adults being stupid adults. But. That's not the cool stuff she did. ]
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And come on, try me. [ The cheeky grin is all but audible. ] One time, we went to an alternate dimension where an empire of space elves mind-controlled other cultures into slavery. It was bad. [ Take this awkward laugh, Futaba. ]
But aside from that, Team Voltron's dealt with a few corrupt politicians, too. [ Sure, there's the obvious actual politicians, but does Zarkon count? Is an Emperor a politician? ]
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[ oh my god Hunk don't throw her that. Don't. Don't make her want to try to one-up that story so much. ]
I mean I could tell you, but not here. So far as I can tell most of the whole monitoring-us stuff they do on the Mognet is datamining, but even that can be nasty depending on who you ask.
[ Information can be used in a lot of surprising ways. ]
voice;
[ And he laughs, hoping she doesn't take it the wrong way. That'd be awkward, after she just apologized like that. It's just a joke, he swears. ]
So what I'm thinking is we hoard a ton of snacks, hang out, and swap cool stories. I, uh... [ And then he just kinda chuckles meekly. ] I kinda miss Earth a lot, so the stories might be... nice.
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I can make a program that spams you with Gauntlet memes every hour for the rest of the month.
[ Nah she gets you. It's more like a playful ribbing like she and Yusuke did sometimes. If anything it helps her feel more confident that things are okay. ]
So what, you mean like... hanging out or something?
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[ But then he stifles a laugh. ] Seriously, it's been one thing after another since we got here. If all the adults [ The word is said with contempt. He should be an adult now! ] can head out to a bar, we gotta do something to unwind!
[ And then he lets out a knowing grunt. ] And after that mess on the Mognet, you probably need a break, too! [ Another beat. ]
You do know I'll cook or bake stuff, right?
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[ First day dude. She doesn't forget! ]
Maybe we should make it a video-watching party too or something.
[ Ugggggh she does kind of miss sitting around in her room binging anime. Except less "kind of" and more "really does" ]
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Would you be okay with that? Y'know, lots of people you don't know. [ And then he chuckles, trying to sound reassuring. ] If you wanna do it then let's go for it!
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M-maybe just like... a hangout or something will be fine.
[ Like she wouldn't mind a couple people or something? But a lot of strangers? Nooooo thanks. ]
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[ He takes a second to process, but then he's right back to being upbeat. ] You should definitely meet the Black Lion when you get here, because otherwise he might start roaring if you hang around too long. They're all kinda protective.
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[ Is that... one of those roommates? Something about the phrasing... not to mention the description is odd. Hrm. ]
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Have... [ He pauses for a moment, the word tumbling awkwardly out of his mouth. ] Have I never told you about Voltron? Y'know, the team Shiro and I are on?
[ And then there's a sharp little chuckle, making it unclear if he's in disbelief or being condescending. He feels like a bad friend for not mentioning it sooner, though. ]