You grit your teeth, standing with Shiro protectively shielding Lance, who had been knocked out. The castle was under attack and everyone was rushing around, trying to kill the Galra and getting the power back on. Even though you generally put up a faux hate to the blue paladin, you did like him... more than you wanted to admit.

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"Look at you, caring about Lance."

"Shiro, if you say anything I'll kill you."