[ shiro does know that. kind of. he used to know that, back at galaxy garrison when keith filled the role of shiro’s much needed, but never asked for strong, unwavering supporter. keith certainly didn’t start out that way, but over the years… – yeah, he didn’t just believe shiro, he believed in shiro.
a little over a year ago, they’d been standing in the shadow of the persephone, as close as could be and now, where are they? steps apart, keith looking stung, shiro feeling stung, the time spent away from each other opening up a whole chasm of doubt on shiro’s end. not just for keith, but for himself. afterall, can keith truly say he always believes him when shiro isn’t the same man keith thinks he knows?
an anxious, unsettled feeling kicks up and he weathers it by fiddling his metal fingers, curling in and curling out. the arena has, unfortunately, taught him many things, and one of the most paramount is to never show weakness, because weakness will be exploited. not once has he cowered in the face of those wanting to destroy him and yet, here, he shies away, gaze losing its strength as he looks down and to the side. ]
Even now? [ there’s a carefulness to his voice. a forced sort of neutrality that has shiro already bracing for a possible wavering of keith’s faith. ] When I’ve been gone so long because I was abducted by aliens?
i just realized you left me on read
a little over a year ago, they’d been standing in the shadow of the persephone, as close as could be and now, where are they? steps apart, keith looking stung, shiro feeling stung, the time spent away from each other opening up a whole chasm of doubt on shiro’s end. not just for keith, but for himself. afterall, can keith truly say he always believes him when shiro isn’t the same man keith thinks he knows?
an anxious, unsettled feeling kicks up and he weathers it by fiddling his metal fingers, curling in and curling out. the arena has, unfortunately, taught him many things, and one of the most paramount is to never show weakness, because weakness will be exploited. not once has he cowered in the face of those wanting to destroy him and yet, here, he shies away, gaze losing its strength as he looks down and to the side. ]
Even now? [ there’s a carefulness to his voice. a forced sort of neutrality that has shiro already bracing for a possible wavering of keith’s faith. ] When I’ve been gone so long because I was abducted by aliens?