TFLN + Overflow!

[the_tailor]

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[the_tailor]

The fact that you're still a stupid dumbface in regards to your self worth.

[Lance still doesn't let go of him, just holding him close. You're not prying him off yet, Shiro.]

Did you ever stop to think that maybe people want to help you?

[padadin]

[Well, it's not like he minds the hug, it's the topic of conversation that bothers him. But at least like this he can avoid Lance's eyes.]

I told you, just because they want to, it doesn't mean they should. Enough lives have ruined by the Galra. I won't let my stuff reach anyone else.

[the_tailor]

Self sacrifice isn't going to do anyone any good. Do you really, honestly think by keeping everything in, it's helping? That you opening to us means that somehow the Galra win? That doesn't even make the slightest bit of sense. Think about it, Shiro. Wouldn't it be a victory against the Galra if we helped you get through this all, together? Proof that they don't have the power they think they do?

[padadin]

[There's a long silence from Shiro, both while he's listening and after all. His body is all tense, but he clings to the hug, wanting to believe what he's hearing.]

I... I don't know if they don't have power over me.

[He trembles a bit when he finally admits that, his greatest fear.]

[the_tailor]

[Lance can sense that trembling, and one of his hands move to rub small circles on Shiro's back.]

If anything's lingering, Shiro... Then I think we have more than enough to beat it. No, I know. You just need to trust us. The Galra know fear, they know pain, but you know the one thing they don't know? Love. And that's gonna throw a wrench into anything they could have ever done to you and could ever do, even now. That's not something they planned for.

[padadin]

I do trust you.

[That's said with all the sincerity he can put on his voice, because he truly means it. He doesn't share with them because he doesn't want to hurt them, not because he doesn't trust them.

A pause before he adds.] That was pretty deep and wise, Lance.

[the_tailor]

I... I have my moments.

[He looks up at him, eyes meeting, his gaze and smile soft.]

We all love you, Takashi.

[padadin]

[His eyes widen when he hears his first name, heart stopping for a second. When was the last time someone called him that? Before Kerberos, last time he went home, because everyone at the Garrison... oh right, when he went home to his family. And he told Lance he's a brother, right? So it fits.

His expression softens and he smiles.]

I love my new space family too, you can be sure of that.

[He ruffles Lance's hair. He likes doing that. Keith doesn't let him.]

[the_tailor]

We want to help. Don't forget it. You'll never be a burden when we want that.

[He leans into the ruffle, glad for that brotherly affection. It reminds him of home. Shiro, you can ruffle his hair any time you want.]

I'm glad to have you as my future big bro.

[padadin]

I know you do, I swear. Thank you.

[It'll be hard for him to accept the offer, but he'll think about. And he appreciates that offer exists in the first place. He has the best team.]

If we're talking feelings then-- I already consider you four my siblings. I don't need future papers to tell me that.

[the_tailor]

[He honestly knows that. But Lance wants to keep those feelings, keep Shiro understanding that they love and adore him.

That they want to help him.]

Good. ...seriously, Takashi? I couldn't ask for anyone better.

[padadin]

[He pauses because actually, yes he could ask for someone not broken. But Lance is trying to help so he swallows those words.]

Really? What are your siblings back in Earth going to say when they hear that?