TFLN + Overflow!

[the_tailor]

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[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?