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[juniberries]

Has anyone here ever woken from a dream that...felt too long and too real, to the point where it MUST have happened?

Because for awhile, it truly seemed like I was back in my universe. But then I woke and
Well
I am still here. But I do not feel the same.

[PRIVATE TO: LANCE, PIDGE, KEITH.]

I must speak with you about what you went through before being brought here. Please remind me of what you remember last.

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[juniberries]

The Castle has also been affected by system-wide failures. None of the pods nor Lions have been functional since the blackout.

private text --> private audio;

[yokunaru]

Really? I didn't know the other ships were affected by the power outages, too.

Don't they have their own separate systems?

private audio;

[juniberries]

[as soon as the audio turns on, she sighs.]

That is what concerns me. The Castle's system is entirely separate from the Eluvio's, and the Lions are...far more complicated than anything I have seen on the Eluvio thus far.

[plus like. bullshit magic stuff who the heck knows.]

And yet we have been dealing with frequent power outages and system malfunctions.

[yokunaru]

Exactly like the problems we've had on the Eluvio... [Yuuri's voice trails off in concern as he considers what this actually means.]

You haven't been able to fix it?

[Experienced as the princess is, Yuuri's certain she would've had the means to fix her castle's problems any other time.]

[juniberries]

We have been unable to make any substantial repairs. Which, again, is bizarre, because otherwise the ship seems to be operating as normal.

Which means...whatever has happened is-- not normal. Again, the fact that it has affected the Lions in such a manner along with the simple pods and shuttles is incredibly worrisome.

[yokunaru]

[He's no expert on technology, but even he can tell how strange that is, when the source of the problem is on the Eluvio. Should only be on the Eluvio.

Yuuri pauses, then asks, hesitantly--]

What do you think that means, princess?

[juniberries]

[She's quiet for a few seconds, but when she finally does respond there's an uncharacteristic sense of defeat from her tone of voice.

She's tired, maybe because of the Eluvio itself, or maybe just because she's had a long...not!dream.]

Honestly? I do not know.

[yokunaru]

[It doesn't take much to notice the way her tone's shifted, and his concern abruptly spikes. Even when the entire planet of Oros had been in danger, all Yuuri remembers is how she'd held herself together and led their little group in the evacuations. It's frightening, to hear that note of defeat from her when she's always seemed so strong to him.]

Princes...? [His voice is soft and worried.] Is there something else bothering you?

[juniberries]

[SHE LIKES YOU A LOT YUURI really she considers you a friend in this shit situation but.

there are very few people she discloses this sort of worry to. like. very few.]

Nothing beyond my usual concerns for this place.

[yokunaru]

[Knowing that he wouldn't appreciate it if anyone pushed him when he wasn't ready to talk, Yuuri quietly backs off. His worry still remains, though.]

Is there anything I can do to help?

[juniberries]

[SHE'S trying to sound reassuring but there is a tired waver to her voice.]

I believe I just need some time...and for the power to regain some normalcy on both the Castle-ship and the Eluvio.

[yokunaru]

I...I understand. Um, needing the time and space to process everything. [He's done the same thing, when he felt overwhelmed by anything.]

I should leave you to your thoughts, then, princess. [A pause.] You know how to find me if you need anything later.

[He doesn't hide his concern for her, but he tries to sound as reassuring as possible as he says this.]