[In the kitchen. And, fortunately, nothing smells like it's on fire. It just smells like - coffee? Definitely coffee. It's nothing short of a miracle. Shiro himself pokes his head out of the kitchen - looking not that much different than usual. Or, usual lately. Dark circles bruised under his eyes, lines heavier along his features.]
[But he brightens. Immediately, when he sees who just walked in the door. Relief smooths over the lines and cracks, lightens the heavy dark circles a fraction.]
Lance! [Like it's been weeks since they've seen each other. Like it's a family reunion, or some other great occasion.] Wondered if I'd see you again.
[Teasing - but, really, he'd been worried. Really, terribly worried. The note helped, and, deep down, he understood how hard it was, staying somewhere your loved ones had been. After all, Shiro'd been sleeping on the couch his whole time here. Allura's room still locked, and his own too overwhelming. He understands.]
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[In the kitchen. And, fortunately, nothing smells like it's on fire. It just smells like - coffee? Definitely coffee. It's nothing short of a miracle. Shiro himself pokes his head out of the kitchen - looking not that much different than usual. Or, usual lately. Dark circles bruised under his eyes, lines heavier along his features.]
[But he brightens. Immediately, when he sees who just walked in the door. Relief smooths over the lines and cracks, lightens the heavy dark circles a fraction.]
Lance! [Like it's been weeks since they've seen each other. Like it's a family reunion, or some other great occasion.] Wondered if I'd see you again.
[Teasing - but, really, he'd been worried. Really, terribly worried. The note helped, and, deep down, he understood how hard it was, staying somewhere your loved ones had been. After all, Shiro'd been sleeping on the couch his whole time here. Allura's room still locked, and his own too overwhelming. He understands.]
[But it doesn't stop the concern.]
How're you feeling?