[ God save him. Shiro blows out a breath, mulling over his words and realizes he's probably not going to figure out the right thing to say no matter how badly he wants to. The situation's too complicated for that. ]
We're... in the middle of space. [ It would be easier, he thinks, for Lance to date someone else outside of the Paladins. Where would they even go on a date, the lunch room? Training? They're so far outside the realm of normal that it's crazy. ] I'm not -- saying no. Alright?
But we have a responsibility to everyone else out there in the universe, first and foremost. Give me a few days?
[Lance still has those hopeful, almost-tearful, almost-smiling look on his face, like he wants to believe Shiro but can't quite let himself. Finally, after a long moment, he nods.]
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We're... in the middle of space. [ It would be easier, he thinks, for Lance to date someone else outside of the Paladins. Where would they even go on a date, the lunch room? Training? They're so far outside the realm of normal that it's crazy. ] I'm not -- saying no. Alright?
But we have a responsibility to everyone else out there in the universe, first and foremost. Give me a few days?
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Not...saying no...to what? [Please confirm or deny, Shiro, he is dying here.]
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What you want. A few days, okay?
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Few days. Okay.
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Hey, listen to me, alright?
[ Shiro pauses, making sure that he's paying attention. ]
Whatever happens, you're still an important member of our team.
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But he can't help adding, in a very soft, resigned voice:] Just not...that kind of important, huh?
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[ Come on, buddy, work with him here. Shiro puts his hand back on Lance's knee and squeezes. ]
A few days. Okay? I promise whatever happens we're still friends, you're still a part of this team.