Second Princess (Video)

[whitequeens]

[The video turns on to reveal Euphemia, now in a significantly more practical outfit than her huge poofy dress, in some kind of... garage? It's concrete and dimly lit by cool fluorescent bulbs, making her pink hair take on a very odd tone.] Oh, hello everyone! I hope you're doing well.

I'm actually speaking to you all today because I could use a little, ah... assistance? When I first came here, I was told that in addition to my healing powers, I had an item from my home world as well. And that item was-- this: [She takes the camera, turning it to reveal... a humanoid robot, roughly 14-15 feet tall] The experimental Knightmare Frame, 'Lancelot.' It was being developed by my brother's research facility, and the pilot was a... very, very dear friend of mine.

But I don't know much about using it, myself. Is there anyone here who considers themselves experienced in this kind of thing?

It feels a little wasteful just to leave Lancelot gathering dust in a garage like this.

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[whitequeens]

No, that's alright. To only discuss pleasant things is to blind oneself to true injustice in the world. Perhaps it's in our power to prevent such things.

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[cartesianspidertank]

[ It's a little CGI girl! ]

Oh wow, that looks really advanced!

It's such a different design than similar armored suits from my world!

[ She uploads a helpful image. ]

Does it have any autonomous functionality? I imagine it must have some kind of onboard computer to aid with locomotion, maybe targeting?? What is the purpose of those wheels on its feet? Do it shift pose that allows it to take advantage of those as a form of locomotion?

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[whitequeens]

Yes, it looks very different! [Oh no cute little girl.]

It's not autonomous at all, to the best of my knowledge; it's fully piloted. But there is an onboard computer, of course.

It doesn't shift poses, but the wheels do allow it greater speed and maneuverability on flat surfaces.

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[cartesianspidertank]

But how does it roll with it's feet on the ground???

[whitequeens]

Ah... I think there's a surface on the bottom of its feet that makes them roll as well?

[cartesianspidertank]

Oh, there must be some mechanism to shift from traction to roller, like in my tank form!

[whitequeens]

...come again?

[cartesianspidertank]

[ Tachikoma displays some blue prints. ]

My tank form!

It's not dissimilar from your Knightmare Frame in purpose, although it has a more mobile quadrupedal design than the armored suit!

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[functionoverfeels]

[Tempo smiles in a way that, were she a worse person, might suggest mischief.]

It would be very interesting to see their weapons metaphorically used against them, if it came to that. Let's hope we don't have to see that day.

[theslayerofgod]

You know what?

I dunno. No idea. One guy said it probably goes to a pocket dimension.

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[gowild]

Hey, don't lie to me! Fei's got one too. ...I think he called his something else, though, but I wouldn't just forget seeing a giant robot.

[of course, they also all look alike to him... but whatever, details.]

It makes a guy feel left out when everyone else has one, you know?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ ... ah, crap, he screwed up -- he can tell as much; he subdues his own enthusiasm, sobering a little. ]

Sounds like you did the right thing to me, actually. Have to help out your friends, after all, right?

[standardization]

All right. [Before heading up, Asami examines the key in her hand. She can see that, while it looks like a USB device, that there is something more to it. Thankfully, she's studied enough in this world to be able to make that out.

With a bit of grace and limberness, she both opens Lancelot and slides inside, taking a good look at the setup in there. The different screens are impressive, but it's immediately apparent to her that someone inside of this could cause a great deal of stress on their body.]

Did you know the person who used this back home?

[whitequeens]

Um, yes! [And if Asami's looking, the expression on Euphie's face might look like she herself feels re: Korra.] His name is Suzaku Kururugi. He's my kn-- he's a very good friend of mine.

[whitequeens]

[She looks up at him, and there's an odd resolve in those gentle lavender eyes.] I know I did the right thing, Mr. Star-Lord. But there are those who care for me in turn, whose lives I might have risked in my actions. I would do it again, but I must also be aware of how I can affect others.

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[whitequeens]

Er, even if Fei has one, and I have one, that's still only two of us out of everyone...

[whitequeens]

...I can't come up with anything better myself, to be honest.

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[whitequeens]

Er... which weapons would those be? They weren't the ones to first bring powered individuals here, were they?

[whitequeens]

But... you're a little girl. I'm afraid I don't understand.

[theslayerofgod]

Yeah, it does make sense. I'm just not sure why I have a pocket dimension following me around.

[standardization]

[Fortunately (or unfortunately, perhaps), Asami has never heard the word "knight" before, so she's unable to make out where Euphie had been going with that particular word. Still, she assumes it's something related to that expression she's making. Oh, she's definitely able to make it.]

Then ... would you mind me telling you a bit about how this is set up? Not all of it is good. [That level of masochism is something that Asami isn't unfamiliar with. Korra shows it a bit, too, on occasion.

More so in her recent future than the one who has just arrived. In fact, it's part of why Asami is so sad when sees Korra's lost exuberance.]

[cartesianspidertank]

Not all the time!

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[viced]

That's a big son of a bitch, isn't it?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ Huh.

He supposes that makes sense, seeing as how she's royalty and all.

Peter, though? He'd lay his life down for his friends in a heartbeat, without even a second thought. He doubts there'd be any consequences if he were in her shoes.

--It's those thoughts that distract him for a moment, before his brain latches onto one very, very important thing: ]

... Just Star-Lord's fine, actually. [ For real-- is that a grin, you asshole? This is an inappropriate time for a grin, Quill. ]

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[rathercommon]

[ ...oh. Dear. ]

Erm - does the military here know about it?