victory_road | 02

[Yuuko's finally made it out of Union Cave, and while she's happy about that, that isn't the reason she's making this video. She waves to the screen before speaking.]

Hi, Yuuko here. So I guess this wouldn't be much of a big deal to those who have been here longer than I have, but one of my Pokemon evolved while I've been traveling! And she seems really excited to show it off, so I just thought I'd make this video.

[Yuuko turns the camera to the right, revealing a Steenee that's standing a short distance behind her.] This is Ina! She was a Bounsweet when I caught her, but now she's a Steenee. [Ina waves to the camera as well, but with a lot more enthusiastic bouncing up and down. She has actual arms now! And longer legs! And no longer has to worry about bird Pokemon trying to eat her! The world is now so full of possibilities!

Yuuko just smiles. Her ~~children~~ Pokemon are growing up so fast...hey, she has actual kids at home, so she really can't help but be reminded of her own daughters.]

So, I guess that's really all I wanted to-- [Yuuko is then interrupted by Ina squeaking excitedly and bouncing around even more, the pigtail-like sepals on her head swinging around wildly as she gets even closer to the screen.]

W-wait--Ina, slow down...! [And it looks like Ina got so excited about evolving that she's knocked the 'gear out of Yuuko's hands and cut off the feed. Whoops.]

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It's no trouble. I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. [At the very least, Yuuko knows that anyone who mentions Voltron or robot lions would know Shiro somehow.]

Really? It sounds like you've got your hands full too, then...

Thank you. I appreciate the effort.

Yeah -- we do. We get our 'gear hijacked a lot of times.

It looks like I'll still have to keep a close eye on my 'gear while I'm here, then. [Though Yuuko isn't sure which of her current Pokemon would be most likely to do that. Flip and Biellmann only have flippers and wings, respectively, so it's not like they can really use it. Salchow hasn't shown much interest in the 'gear. That would leave Ina, but her hands don't have fingers...]

It would be nice if I could use a password...but that hasn't helped me much at home.

There's probably a way to do that. If you want, I can ask Pidge or Matt about it.

If there's something tech-related, they probably know how it works and how to make it do what they want.

Oh, I've talked to Pidge before. So you two are friends? [Nothing Voltron-related had come up when they talked, so Yuuko hadn't made the connection until now.]

Yeah! She's part of our team. And I've known her family for a while now, too.

Lance, Pidge, Keith... and Hunk.

[The last name comes out a little... pained. But he does his best to cover it up. Keep a straight face.]

...right, I see. I'll remember those names.

[Lance and Pidge she obviously knows already, but the last name sounds like he either left or still hasn't arrived here. And she hasn't met Keith yet. Either way, she won't pry too much unless Shiro lets her.]

Thanks, Yuuko.

... if anyone shows up asking for you, too. I'll send them your way.

I appreciate it.

...by the way, my girls' names are Axel, Lutz and Loop. [Whom she named after figure skating jumps. Yeah.]

And your husband is Takeshi.

[Don't worry Yuuko. His nickname is a goddamn color of the rainbow he has no room to talk.]

If they show up, they're coming right to you.

Yep, that's right. Thanks a lot.

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