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[shiro2hero]

So... what'd I miss?

[What's up TAB network, it's your friendly neighborhood spaceman out of hospital after a disaster mission to that hellscape planet. Looking halfway decent -- surely those circles under his eyes are normal and, you know, right arm in a sling is fine. Totally okay.]

[Managing the TAB is a little difficult since he's got a bag full of armor slung over his good shoulder but oops. Oh well.]

Anything I need to get updated on? New faces or issues?

[On his feet and already trying to leap back into work. Good going buddy.]

For anyone I've missed, I'm Shiro -- and if anyone out there knows the name "Voltron", let me know.

[Because if Hunk showed up while he was out, others might have too.]

[After making that little announcement, he'all continue on to the Lion House in the 5th district. And probably stand in the front walk for a minute to brace himself before marching on inside.]

Comments

YOU'VE ALREADY FORGOTTEN ME SHIRO HOW COULD YOU

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Maybe...

That's the other reason I went back to Eosoros. I figure...if I can get stronger, keep myself...my feelings in check.

I can keep him suppressed.

I'M VERY TIRED

[shiro2hero]

That's not going to help, in the long run.

[Says the king of suppressing how he feels.]

Those kinds of things never stay buried as much as you want them to. No matter what you do.

its okay friend lets be tired together

[forgeabettertomorrow]

He only has to stay buried long enough for me to be able to beat him.

yaaaay

[shiro2hero]

And you not letting yourself feel anything is the way to do it?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

...Dromas can command his powers willingly. I should be able to do the same, shouldn't I?

[shiro2hero]

Do you want to?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

If it means I can protect people? Protect you? This house and everyone in it?

Yeah.

Yeah, I do.

I don't think I've wanted anything more.

[shiro2hero]

... it's not your job to protect me.

[Sorry, Darin, that's his kneejerk reaction to hearing that.]

But the rest of it? I think we'll need to talk to someone else for.

I hate to suggest it to you, but... there's always Allura. She's already connected to her mice, so maybe she knows something about blocking or turning down the volume on these kinds of things.

Barring that... we ask around.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

And it's not your job to protect me. We gonna do this back and forth for the rest of our lives or are we going to be adults and just admit that we stand a chance at actually making a good team if we stop worrying about who's protecting who.

There's no score, dumbass.

But if there was, I'd be winning since I hauled you out of Eosoros.

[He smirks, hoping that this little diversion will distract him from bringing Allura into this.]

[shiro2hero]

You're avoiding the rest of what I said.

[Yeah no luck bud.]

And that was my own fault.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

You're right.

So, like, what am I going to have to do to get you to leave some of that guilt at the door, huh?

[Pot meet kettle.]

I get you have...histories...with the Princess and Pidge, but...you don't have to shoulder those burdens with me around. That's what friends do. I may be a part of the team, but I was your friend way before that happened.

[shiro2hero]

You have to do the same, first.

[Calling you on it is what bros do. Right?]

... do you have to say it like that? "Histories"?

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Hey, I'm just trying to be responsible!

[He leans his chin in his hand.]

It's nicer than "baggage?"

What's wrong with it? I'd kill to have a history with anyone other than my psychopath twin brother.

[shiro2hero]

Because, last I heard, "history" tends to mean... different things... when you say it about people you uh.

... liked seeing change shape.

[A beat.]

I'm not talking about Pidge, here.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Darin taps his cheek with his index finger, watching Shiro.]

[Then, he calmly stands up, walks back to the fridge with his glass, and pours himself another fresh glass of blue juice.]

[He makes his way back, sits down, and takes a nice...loooooooooong....sip.]







[Only to promptly snap his head away and spit it all out.]

YOU AND THE PRINCESS?!

[shiro2hero]

[What is he even... doing? This is a weird time to --]

[And then it dawns on him. And he's already holding up his hands (sling be damned this is too important.]

No! No, no! I --

I'm saying we aren't -- we never --

Saying 'history' like that makes it sound like we were!

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Yeah but! I mean...!

I wouldn't blame you?!

[He's throwing his arms out wildly because if you're going to start screaming about this type of thing in the middle of the night with a house full of people, you may as well go all in.]

[shiro2hero]

Would you stop yelling?!

People are sleeping!

[forgeabettertomorrow]

I'm not yelling I'm gesturing wildly with my hands and that affects the volume of the voice! I'm physically manipulating the soundwaves!

Science!

[shiro2hero]

Darin, if you don't stop yelling, I'm going to take my hand and physically weld your mouth shut.

Quiet down, or go outside.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Oh my gods, you're flustered.

I can't believe this. I've actually managed to fluster you.

This is the best night ever.

[Darin places his chin in his hand and takes on the most Lance-look ever.]

Shiro likes 'em strong~

[shiro2hero]

I am not!

We were having a serious conversation, and you derailed it! That's the problem here!

... Not that!

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Well, no that's definitely not a problem~

And this is also a serious conversation.

Between men. Between friends.

I had no idea you were capable of emoting anything other than stoicism. Especially not 'flustered.'

[shiro2hero]

This is not even remotely serious. Or continuing. End of discussion, effective right now.

[His turn to stand up. Scowling, ferociously. Because it's that or turn bright goddamn red.]

Good night. Go to bed.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Not before I write about this in my journal.