Coming out of my cage - Open Post

[needmyspace]

♥ Who: Lance, Keith, and anyone else!
♥ Where: the paladins' front yard
♥ When: Nov 16th
♥ What: An offer of help
♥ Rating: PG

[You’re in for a rare treat, Havenwell. It’s a post by both your resident paladins, Lance and Keith. They’re both in the kitchen of their home, apparently safe and unharmed from the recent events. Keith glances sideways at Lance and gives him a light nudge on the shoulder, gesturing for him to speak first.]

Yo, everyone! So, uhh… I know we haven’t really been around much lately. And that’s totally our bad. We’ve kind of been wrapped up in taking care of the house, and the dog, and each other, and stuff. Then there was all that crazy stuff last month… [Lance frowns.] We basically had to hole up. Apparently a bunch of you got super cool powers to fight the bad stuff, but not us. We would’ve been pretty useless. Probably more of a burden than anything.

[Keith snorts.] Speak for yourself. Anyway. Since we’ve been useless lately, we decided to be...not useless now. So. Who all needs help? We’ve got a teleporting wolf too.

[The camera gets knocked over abruptly by what appears to be a fluffy blue tail, and the boys laugh, setting it back into position. They’re joined now by Kosmo, who seems eager to share a small bag of fruit he’s gathered.]

Kosmo, what did you get into…? [He takes a piece of fruit curiously.]

Yeah, what Keith said! We’re happy to help with cleanup and rebuilding. We’re all gonna take a look around and see what needs to be done, but if you need help with something specifically, just reach out. [He smiles, then glances off to the side.] Ooooooh, fruit! Good boy! Best boy!

Comments

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[judging_you]

There is yet damage from the worms' attacks a month prior, as well as the remains of the worms themselves. Should either of you have the skills to assist with those no doubt it would be greatly appreciated.

[the_tailor]

Yeah, definitely! We've been doing this kinda stuff back home, since our planet kind of got invaded recently, so...

Anyway, worms, why worms?

[judging_you]

Like as not, they are creatures of this world. Ones even the so-called gods of this world were powerless to keep in check, without such assistance as we were called on to give.

[the_tailor]

I'd say I wouldn't have expected that, but... We still don't know a ton about this world, even now. I guess big worms would be as expected as anything else.

[He frowns.]

We've definitely gotten some nasties here before, but I hope things don't get worse.

[judging_you]

It is unlikely to have been a deliberate attack. It lacked coordination, and I saw no signs of a commanding force.

[Though in fairness, he's but one person. He could easily have missed something, amidst the fighting.]

Though should the way now be unbarred to whatever else may use the same routes....

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[needmyspace]

that shouldn't be a problem. doesn't take much skill to use a shovel. or whatever we need to use.

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[judging_you]

The remains of the worms seem singularly unyielding. But the damage they have left should require no more than what would be typical to that manner of damage.

[needmyspace]

I guess it's never easy. We'll definitely do what we can. Any idea where we should start?

[judging_you]

Ensuring the roads remain passable will likely be the most important. Though they may not all have seem damaged, the worms came up from below, and may have left unseen harm in their passing.

[needmyspace]

seems like a good place to start. Thank you. I'm Keith.

[judging_you]

Gabranth. And you need not thank me.

Video

[21kingpuddings]

[Sorry, he's got nothing to say about the rebuilding stuff - Tamaki's more interested in something else here.]

Your dog can teleport? [Wolf, dude, they just said that.] Like, for real?

[the_tailor]

Kosmo definitely can! It's awesome. Super surprised me when I first saw him do it. I'd be hella jealous if I didn't share custody of him now.

[21kingpuddings]

Seems like the kinda thing that would be really helpful for doin' rescues, huh? 'Cuz there's a bunch of buildings and stuff that got knocked over, if your dog could just zip right in, and zip anyone back out, that'd make it super easy.

[the_tailor]

That's a really good idea. He helped with that kind of stuff when we were doing some rescuing and rebuilding efforts back home, so he can probably do the same here!

[21kingpuddings]

[A good idea...! Tamaki gives a very self-satisfied looking little grin at the praise.]

I don't really know a lot about search and rescue stuff, it's not the kind of work I ever had to do back home, you know? But it seems like you've got some good help for it there, huh?

[the_tailor]

[He grins right back.]

Yup. Do you know of what places are the worst affected? I mean, we're planning on doing a walkabout to see ourselves, but knowing in advance some of the heaviest hit places would always be a plus.

[21kingpuddings]

Uhh, lemme think... [He sits back from the camera for a moment, closing his eyes as he thinks it over.] I feel like I remember a buncha building around the research towers lookin' like they were in pretty bad shape.

Video

[needmyspace]

[Keith has no idea his boyfriend has already responded to this; ah well. He needs more social interaction.]

Yeah. He literally crashed onto the space whale my mom and I were riding on from a comet when he was a puppy, and we had to save him from the bug things.

[He nods. Clearly no further explanation is needed here.]

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[21kingpuddings]

[As Keith regales this tale, Tamaki's eyes widen in wonder.]

That... sounds like something out of a storybook. [And yet, he says that like he's entirely willing to believe it. It wouldn't be the weirdest thing he's heard here, after all.] What were you doing on a space whale?

[needmyspace]

[The rapt focus makes Keith smile slightly.] Yeah, it feels like it happened to someone else sometimes.

[He rubs at his face a bit at that, smiling a little.] Uh, long story. Busy saving the world, basically.

[21kingpuddings]

[Maybe cutting a long story short, but it's still enough to keep Tamaki's attention!]

So you're like superheroes? Space superheroes?

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[the_tailor]

[After the video is shut off, Lance grins as he looks down at Kosmo.]

Keeeeeith, why is he so perfect?

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[needmyspace]

[Keith laughs softly and ruffles Kosmo's soft fur.]

He must take after you.

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[the_tailor]

Oh my god, you nerd.

[He beams, leaning in to kiss Keith's cheek.]

[needmyspace]

[Keith smiles fondly at that.] How does that make me a nerd?

[the_tailor]

It just does.

[He pokes his nose, then glances down to ruffle Kosmos' fur.]

Whatcha been up to, boy? Get into someone's fruit bowl?

[needmyspace]

[Keith rolls his eyes at that, then picks out a spiky fruit before biting into it.]

Mmm. Kind of like a mango.

[the_tailor]

Hey, that fruit's just like you. Edgy.

[He grins at him before taking out another piece of fruit.]

Ooh, look! This looks kinda like those square watermelon thingies. But smaller.

[needmyspace]

[He snorts and rolls his eyes.] Yep. You got me.

[He tilts his head to the side slightly, looking at it.] Oh, huh. Look at that. Think it's all rind on the outside?

[the_tailor]

I dunno. Gimme your knife, I know you've got it on you.

[needmyspace]

Not even a "please"?

[He sighs and pulls his Marmora dagger out of his belt, handing it over. Of course he has it on him.]

[the_tailor]

Pleeeeease.

[He takes it with a grin. After putting the fruit on a nearby table, he cuts it into quarters, before handing the knife back.]

Ooh. Yeah, it's got a bit of a rind, but not much.

[needmyspace]

Huh. It's kind of pretty. [He continues to bite into his own fruit, licking his lips.]

[the_tailor]

You're kind of pretty.

[He takes a piece of the fruit, chomping into it and making a happy little sound.]

[needmyspace]

[Keith laughs softly and leans over to kiss his cheek.]

You're adorable.