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[pidgewidgeon]

It has been brought to my attention that it's the 3rd today, so it's my birthday. Which means I'm one year closer to being able to legally drive! And probably closer to being able to pilot Green... although, the Princess hasn't said anything about a legal Lion piloting age. You'd think that'd be an important point to hit in the Paladin of Voltron introduction, right?

Am I looking into this too much?

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[am_i_a_monster]

Happy birthday.

How do you pilot a lion? Like a lion tamer?

[pidgewidgeon]

Thanks!! And she's a lion shaped space ship! [ For lack of a better description. ]

In our world she's big enough to have her cockpit in her head, and we pilot from there.

[am_i_a_monster]

That sounds cooler than driving a car.

[pidgewidgeon]

It's pretty fun! When evil space dictators aren't trying to kill you, at least.

[am_i_a_monster]

Yeah, it sucks when people try to kill you.

[pidgewidgeon]

Yeah.

It could be worse though: said evil space dictator could actually focus on killing us. Instead it's all "Bring me Voltron!!", and he concocts a stupid scheme to catch us which always falls apart. Idiot.

[am_i_a_monster]

Is the idiot here? Or just in your past?

[pidgewidgeon]

Back home luckily. Otherwise the comms would be overrun with constant "I am Lord Zarkon, bring me the Head of Voltron. Insert evil monologue here" crap.

[am_i_a_monster]

He would be an idiot to announce himself like that. At least it will be easy to identify him if he does show up.

[pidgewidgeon]

You'd think there'd be an intelligence test before you could decide to take over the entire universe. Like, a basic requirement should be 'can plot way out of a paper bag' or 'plans don't flaws so obvious a small child can see it'. But nope.

[am_i_a_monster]

Maybe it's a good thing there isn't a test. I think my life would have been simpler if the dangers were obvious.

[pidgewidgeon]

[ And she can tell she just stepped into something she probably shouldn't have. Her bad. ]

I... didn't think of that.

[am_i_a_monster]

I don't really know. I don't have experience with people trying to take over entire universes.

[pidgewidgeon]

They're a pain in the ass. And completely overrated.

[ Although... ]

I bet he's overcompensating because he's purple. And furry.

[am_i_a_monster]

I'm now picturing Barney trying to take over everything.

[pidgewidgeon]

What's a Barney? I'll let you know if it's close.

[am_i_a_monster]

Barney's a fictional character for children's entertainment. A purple, fuzzy dinosaur.

1/2

[pidgewidgeon]

Zarkon's a Galra. Think humanoid alien with purple, fuzzy cat ears, glowing yellow eyes, and claws on the ends of their fingers.

Here wait, hold on a second. I'll doodle one and text it too you.

2/2

[pidgewidgeon]

[ A few minutes later this appears. Only drawn more crappie because that is not a skill Pidge has. ]

[am_i_a_monster]

Definitely not like Barney.

And not human. Were there a lot of non-humans where you're from?

[lasersounds]

Guess it's only right to wish you a "Happy Birthday", buddy. I mean really, you have some catching up to do right?

Make sure you con Hunk into making you a cake. Birthdays ain't nothing without cake, Pidge.

[pidgewidgeon]

[ She's glaring at you so hard right now Lance. ]

I dunno Lance. I'd say I surpassed you awhile ago, mentally at least. As for physically, I'm still growing. You aren't.

Why would I have to con Hunk? He'll just make it if I ask. Or do you have to con him for food? Does Hunk like me more than you? [ Her tone is mocking on the last bit. ]

[lasersounds]

[Ouch, Pidge. Harsh.]

Watch it short-stuff. You're starting to push it.

...Dude, Hunk loves me. We're bros! I don't have to con him for food or anything like that.

[pidgewidgeon]

Uh huh. Sure.

[ The troll is strong with this one. ]

Did Hunk take you out to eat when you arrived too?

[lasersounds]

Okay you know what--

[Wait...

Wait.]

He took you out?!

I mean we weren't in the same city so...I mean he couldn't really...

[pidgewidgeon]

Right, right. Of course.

[ Obviously the porters were down.

She should probably quit before she gives Lance a complex. ]

Anyway. When are you coming down?

[lasersounds]

[Too late Pidge, he already has a bit of a complex.}

Right, visiting.

I dunno man, once things calm down I guess? I mean it's been pretty wild since we got here right?

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[hunksmash]

What? Piiiiiiidge! Why didn't you tell me sooner? I-- What kind of cake do you want?

Oh! And dinner! You get to pick dinner. Anything you want!

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[pidgewidgeon]

Can you make a marble cake? I can't choose between chocolate and vanilla.

Ooooo, and buttercream frosting. I want buttercream icing.

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[hunksmash]

Yeah! That's not a tough order at all!

What about dinner? I'll go to the store and get everything we'll need in one go!

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[pidgewidgeon]

You're the best Hunk. [ Like right up there with Green. ]

And I have no idea. I'm still getting used to eating real food instead of the goo the castle had. What do I want?

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[hunksmash]

Uuuum. I dunno'. Thai?

What do you usually eat back home?

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[pidgewidgeon]

I do like Thai.. especially the curry.

No, wait! Italian! I want Italian.

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[juniberries]

[SURE. SHE LIKE LITERALLY JUST GOT HERE BUT.]

There...are age requirements for Earthlings to drive?

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[pidgewidgeon]

[ You can't see it Allura, but Pidge is cringing so hard right now. She does NOT want to answer this. ]

Maybe. You sort of have to be sixteen to drive most places; classes in the Garrison were an exception. But, I mean, it's not the most illegal illegal thing I've ever done?

[ That... probably won't help to be honest. ]

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[juniberries]

[THERE'S






A LONG PAUSE.]

How old are you, Pidge?

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[pidgewidgeon]

[ Quiznak. She was dead. ]

Old enough?

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[juniberries]

Sixteen is hardly old enough. It is--

Quite young, actually.

[WHAT ARE YOU A BABY???]

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[pidgewidgeon]

[ What. NO. Shut up. ]

I was old enough for the Garrison. [ Can you hear the grumble in her voice Allura? For Voltron's sake, she was just making an idle comment! ]

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[ghoulking]

Happy birthday. Mine was yesterday. [ one of them, at least. ]

When you say "Green" it's a giant robotic lion, right? [ he has seen a blue one ]

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[pidgewidgeon]

Happy birthday to you then!

And yup! This is her. [ Pidge moves the camera so Green is in the frame. ]

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[ghoulking]

Where are you going to keep her? [ because that sure is a giant robot lion ]

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[pidgewidgeon]

She's been staying in my room with me. Or staying outside the apartment and keeping watch. She's capable of taking care of herself.