"Of Course! Always In A Good Mood When Good Friends Are Returning," The Hand Was Met With A Firm Shake,

"Of course! Always in a good mood when good friends are returning," the hand was met with a firm shake, pulled into a one armed hug. He radiated warmth, one of the many good days he couldn't not thank the Galra for - they'd fixed quite a lot about him in their exploits.

❛  do you ever wonder what it would be like if things were different between us?  ❜ SLAPS THIS DOWN HERE AND RUNS

"Every day of my life," Keith mused, checking the room out of the corner of his eye to make sure no one would see them. If he was going to do it, he'd better do it now while he had the chance.

"There's not a day that goes by that I don't question what it'd be like to be yours."

Shiro entered the room, letting the door slide closed behind him. He was careful to keep his demeanor professional and calculated. Shoulders back, chin up, very military, until the door closed fully. Then his shoulders dropped and he let go of a breath he didn't even fully realize he was holding.

"I'm glad you're back with us safe, Lieutenant. What can you tell me about this ship and it's crew? It seems obvious you know or knew them in some way." He was still very formal, but his concern for her safety was evident in the way he carried himself, they way he spoke, he was soft.

"Your room's just how you left it, and no, not gruel. You go change and do whatever you need to do, I'll get the food ready." Shiro placed a hand on Keith's shoulder, smiling brightly at him. He was happy the younger paladin was back, the team hadn't been the same without him.

"I'm sure the lions miss you, too, bud." He then left Keith to change and went off to the kitchen, whistling quietly. Definitely in a good mood today.

Keith startled when Shiro's hand was placed on his shoulder, he'd been lost in thought for some time - not really listening to the debriefing. "Huh?" He shook his head, frown deepening.

"Yeah, no, I'm okay. A little...off, but okay. I'd have been toast without you. Thank you, Shiro." He turned slightly, keeping Shiro's hand comfortably on his shoulder, and gave him a genuine smile. Something Keith didn't do very often.

"I'm going to call it a night," he mused, glancing at the door. "Wanna grab some food goo with me?"

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