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[ It is, certainly. And Allura is glad to let the conversation go in that direction. She laughs lightly and shakes her head. ]

I am too glad to let you keep that honor.

You don't think we should give it to Hunk?

[It's an old joke between them all. How their teammate desperately wanted to be the Head. But in his beloved Yellow.]

That would "make his day", wouldn't it?

[ She does remember how eager he had been to "form the head", but to be fair, all the Paladins had been struggling in the beginning. Even Shiro, though he arguably picked it up faster than anyone else. In no small part because of his dedication to the position. And that is precisely why he was chosen for it.

No, fated for it. ]

But he performs admirably as a leg. And you give excellent head.

Hah, it really would.

[The mental image of Hunk getting to live out his dream makes him grin. Almost laugh -- in that genuine amusement sort of way. Sometimes he'd be glad to hand over the mantle. Sometimes. But not usually.]

[This is his responsibility.]

[He opens his mouth to answer, but... that last comment. That just shuts him up. Instantly.]

I... Allura who... taught you that.

Hm?

[ Allura blinks. ]

Did I use that incorrectly? It seemed appropriate.

It's... ah.

It's slang. For... certain. Intimate things.

That you do.

With a partner.

[Please kill him.]

Oh.

[ Oh.

Oops. ]

...I had thought it seemed a little too convenient for Voltron's purposes.

Yeah ... it... mm.

[He blows out a breath.]

Let's pretend it didn't happen?

Yes...

[ How awkward. ]

I apologize. I've made things very uncomfortable.

Hey. Come on now.

Do I look offended?

[Maybe embarrassed. But... no. They're fine.]

[ Allura blinks. Then smiles lightly. ]

I suppose not.

[ Which is a relief. ]

Have we finally reached that point of being unable to truly unnerve one another?

Maybe we have.

Wouldn't be a bad thing. Would it?

[Though he's sure there's probably more human things somewhere that could unnerve her...]

Not at all. I rather like having someone I can feel comfortable around.

[ It's her turn to take his hand. ]

You've been with me through the worst...at my worst. I've always trusted you, but you've proven that trust right again and again. In light of that, a few misplaced Earth words don't seem so bad.

Yeah. So do I.

[His fingers curl around hers, out of reflex.]

And I hope I never lose that trust. I don't think you could do anything to... so here's hoping I can reciprocate.

I meant what I said. You mean the world to me. You're incredible... and I don't know what I'd have done here without you. Or back in our universe.

[ Goodness, Shiro. Now you are going to make her blush. Please ignore the fact that it makes her pink markings a little luminous. ]

You're giving me far too much credit. But I won't say that I mind hearing it.

[It's not bad. The glow is sort of nice on her. It suits her.]

Not where I sit. I think it's earned.

You can be a terrible flatterer when you want to, you know.

[ She gives his thumb a playful tug. ]

But thank you, Shiro. I assure you that the sentiment is returned tenfold.

Ow.

[No, it dosn't hurt. But he's got to say it. Like a kneejerk reaction.]

Only because you didn't know me before Voltron.

Thank you, though. And I mean that.

A part of me wishes I had, but I do feel I know something of the young cadet Shiro who ate too much macaroni and cheese on a dare.

[He has to laugh. He really does. It’s a genuine sound though.]

Okay, okay you’ve got me there. I can’t argue against the truth, can I?

You cannot. But I will say that I admire how you graciously accepted your defeat.

[ Which she actually means. Mostly.

After the fact.

He was pretty tanked during it. ]

And I will say that admitting defeat counts as growth. I definitely did not do that before now.

[He just kind of kept going until someone made him quit.]

[ Allura chuckles, shaking her head. ]

I rather like the man that you've become. So even if I'm not familiar with all aspects for you past, I'm glad to know you now.

Well... Like I said before.

If there's anything you want to ask... I think you've more than earned the right to.

[ Well, if he's offering... ]

Did you always live in the desert?

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