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@loturaweek2023 Day 2: Earth Culture Exploration

and I started re-watching it Monday, but.

I hadn't seen a single episode since it finished. I saw Allura die four years ago. I saw Matt's horrible buzz cut four years ago. I got gut-punched by Shiro being Gay four years ago, as a homophobic teen with no access to the internet.

I loved this show. it was my life for so long, it was one of the only things i cared about. i wish i could've been there when the fandom was alive. when we didn't know everything yet. even the ship wars, i wouldn't have minded.

And yeah, as someone who is queer herself, and has a good view on it, knowing several other queer people, i wish i was watching it for the first time now.

i haven't gotten there yet, but I'm still not a huge fan of how the last two seasons were handled, how there was a lack of implication for Shiro (apparently there was stuff on twitter? But I'm not on twitter, and I certainly wasn't at the time. This is a "kids show" after all, I would've appreciated a bit of a hint), and how the Klance fans (not all of them) acted, as it came off a bit too strong, and a bit aggressive.

But that doesn't mean its bad. it brings these people joy, and i feel joy from it too. they can like what they like, and its fine.

Allurance was okay, Lotora was horrible, and Klance as an idea is fine. I personally believe the fandom got too distracted with romance and ships, and that is part of what lead to both Lotora and Allurance. I personally think Keith really shouldn't have been with anyone, which is the only reason I don't ship Klance.

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Florist AU

"Whisper on my lips the language of your flowers."

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A sweet, domestic prompt to write some fluff for your otps eh?

I wish I can find the time to balance my time for drawing and making content. As long as I don't suffer another work related burnout.

I sighed as my brother and I walked along the forgotten path. Lotor sighed beside me, running a tanned hand through his white hair, the consealor I lended him covering the Altean marks he bore.

“Alright Akira, what are the rules?” He asked me, his yellowed eyes boring through my violet ones.

I rolled my eyes at my brother. “Don’t let anyone touch it, cut it, or go near it. If someone says something about it, find something to focus on. No punching, kicking, cursing, etc. “ I could feel the braided bun of firey red hair on my head, and I wondered how Lotor convinced our father to allow me outside of the mansion.

“And what rules do I want you to break?” Lotor asked with a quirked eyebrow.

The smirk on his face made me want to elbow him as hard as possible. “Interact kindly with people? Make friends? Don’t kill anyone?”

He chuckled, bringing attention to us from our little world next to platform 9 and 3/4. “I don’t care if you kill someone, just don’t get caught. But please, for the love of the moon, MAKE SOME DAMN FRIENDS YOU DORKAHOLOC!” He shouted out, before gabbing his suitcase and making his way to the fourth years cars.

“Gee, thanks Lotor. Such a wonderful brother. Drawing attention to me and then ditching me.” I swore under my breathe as I rolled my cart down. What would happen if I was placed in Gryffindor? Father would likely have my head.

As I walked down the isle of the train, I noticed one small car that only held a small Cuban boy, likely my age. “Hello?” I asked with a knock on the side. His head popped up, brunette locks shaking with the movement before the most vibrant blue eyes I had ever seen looked at me. “I’m sorry but do you mind if I sit in here with you?” I asked. Manners Akira, can’t have Mother looking bad.

The brunette smiled. “Of course. I’m Lance,” he said, reaching a hand out as I pushed my cart in.

“My name is Akira,” I said as I took his calloused hand in my soft one. He shook it vigorously.

When he finally let go, he helped me place my luggage in the overhead compartment. “Is there a certain house you want to get into? I’m hoping for Gryffindor myself.”

Fuck. Um. “Hufflepuff.” Play it cool Akira. Oh fuck did you say Hufflepuff? You’re gonna kill yourself one of these days.

“Interesting choice. Do you mind if I ask why?” What the fuck is it with people and wiggling their eyebrows?

“Hufflepuff seems to represent kindness. I need to work on my own show of compassion. People seem to think I’m standoffish, but really I just don’t interact very well.” Where the ever loving fuck did that come from?

Lance smiled at me. Who’s born with teeth that perfectly straight? “That’s pretty inquisitive of you. I’m sure you’ll get in. Hogwarts is about growing to be the best you can be. If the sorting hat thinks Hufflepuff is where you will grow the most, then it’ll put you there.”

Suddenly a girl with white hair and blue eyes popped her head in the car. “Hey Key. You two seen a pink mouse anywhere?”

I shook my head. “Scuffle run off again Lura?” I asked her.

“Shut up. She got into a fight with someone’s rat and is hiding somewhere.”

Suddenly there was a ruffling of my sleeve. “Found her,” I said as I stuck one hand in my sleeve, pulling the small mangeta mouse out of my sleeve. She curled up into a ball in my palm. I sighed, bringing her up to eye level. “You’re gonna have to face your bully eventually Scuffs. Might as well make your first stand while you have someone there to back you up right?” I asked the little mouse, who gave me a squeak, flicking at me with her tail before running off my arm and jumping onto Alluras shoulder.

She sighed, running a small finger over her friend. “Thanks Akira. Also, your brother said make sure none of your hair gets caught on the train. He has enough trouble as it is.”

I shook my head. “Tell Lotor if he put it up he wouldn’t have that problem.”

When she turned away, sliding the door closed behind her, Lance blinked at me slowly. “You know Princess Allura? The headmasters daughter? And Lotor?” He asked. 

Well fuck.I bit at my lip nervously. “Doesn’t everyone? Allura is a bit of a know it all so when you need help with something she’s the person to go to. Not to mention her and Lotor have been pining for each other since I was like 7. Maybe even before that,” I said with a shrug.Lance nodded his head. 

“But how do you know Lotor? As in, Lotor Zarkon?” He looked at me intently.

“I mean, I’m supposed to know my brother aren’t I? Even if he’s only my half brother?” I gave him a shrug along with the aura of nonchelance. 

He blinked at me again. “I don’t see it.”

“Bastards tend to take more after their consort mothers than their lordly fathers,” I said with another shrug.

Lance blinked at me slowly. Suddenly, the train took off. No announcement or anything, just fwoop. Lance was sent flying backwards, and I landed on top of him. I stood up, sitting down next to him as we both held our heads.

 “Are you made of a rock? “ I asked.

“The same thing could be said of you.”

“I would laugh but holy cows that hurt Lance.”

Suddenly another pile of white hair flew into the room. “AKIRA THE CART LADY FELL OVER SO I BROUGHT YOU SNACKS! Maybe you can bribe someone with food to talk to you.”

And then I elbowed my brother in the gut. “Lotor, I’ve been holding that in all day. Please, stop.” I groaned, as he leaned over and chuckled at me.

Then he spotted Lance. “Oh, did he interact with you of his own free will?” Lotor asked.

Lance chuckled. “No I dragged him in here kicking and screaming for a heart to heart about a pink mouse. You must be his brother Lotor. I’m Lance, Lance McClain,” he said, reaching out his hand.

Instead of doing things like a semi normal person, Lotor grabbed his hand and pulled Lance in just to hug him. “HE TALKED ABOUT ME TO YOU! ALLURA GET THE CAMERA, I WAS SPOKEN ABOUT!”

I groaned again. “Only because Allura came in to say something about you and look for Scuffles,” I said.

“Doesn’t matter, I am now recognized by someone as Akira’s big brother and not as Alluras side kick or Zarkons only heir.” The smile on Lotors face was huge as he finally released Lance, who looked extremely confused before a bag of food was placed in My hands.