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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[standardization]

[Most assuredly, Asami does exactly that. She does arrive a little later than she had mentally planned, in part because work bled over a little bit. With all the disruptions starting to happen elsewhere, she's already started to develop contingencies to deal with them.

It seems like a good plan. The last thing she wants is for everyone to have to break ground again.

But she arrives eventually with a hot cup of tea and a set of clothes that make it look like she's about to climb into some kind of robot. She has adjusted to this world's clothes, but it's still fashionable—a nice, dark red one piece that she's definitely purchased for the purpose of playing with mechanical stuff. (It's probably custom ordered.)

Even with her advanced notice, she still waits for Euphie to appear just outside of the garage.]

[whitequeens]

[And sure enough, shortly after getting her notice, Euphemia is outside.] Hello! You know, I don't think I caught your name earlier.

[standardization]

Asami Sato. It's a pleasure to meet you. [Without much hesitation, she extends a hand to Euphie to shake.]

[whitequeens]

[Euphemia takes it firmly, nodding her head in a polite bow.] I'm Euphemia. Euphemia li Britannia. But please, call me Euphie!

[standardization]

Euphie—don't worry, I'll remember that. [Her grip is equally firm. The name "Britannia" reminds Asami of that part of this world, and she wonders if it's related. But she doesn't ask just yet.]

[whitequeens]

[Sorta. It's weird. She's used to talking about it, though.] Then if you'll follow me, it's just down this way!

[She lets go of Asami's hand, leading her down a stairwell to the floor where Lancelot stands, in a large parking place, like a comically oversized car.]

[standardization]

[The moment they reach Lancelot, Asami circles the large mechabot with her eyebrows raised and eyes bright. She's clearly thrilled to see it in such close proximity.

Above all else, she can tell that it's very well made, unlike many of the other mechanical devices in this world. (There isn't a day that goes by in which Asami wonders why this world is so reliant upon plastic of all things.)]

I think I'll have a lot to say once I can get inside. That is where all the controls are, right?

[whitequeens]

Oh, yes! Ah, if you see that large block in the back, that's where the pilot sits... [She reaches into her purse, taking out a small mechanical stick that looks something like a USB drive.] You can climb up with the handholds on the side, see? Put this in the slot and it'll open.

[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.

[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.]

[whitequeens]

Oh, yes! Er, it'll just be one minute... [The normal wire winch that a Knightmare might have isn't there, so Euphie takes a few moments to climb up; she's not much for physical activity, clearly.

When she gets in, she leans into the cockpit block.] Well, you put the key in there, and then hit this and that, and it should turn on. [A beat.] Do you intend to move it?