[If he was surprised before, he's... stunned, now. Even more speechless than before. Maybe some part of him wanted Coran to be angry. To have that guilt chewing in his chest validated. Wanted it, because Allura refused it.]

[How else is he supposed to justify carrying it so long?]

[Maybe he shouldn't have expected anger, when it's not as fresh for everyone as it is him.]

No, I... don't think it would have. [It's true, anyway. He wouldn't have felt better. Just validated.] That's what Allura said.

A few times now. Probably should have listened the first time... huh?