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[It's... it's been a while. That's really the only thought Keith can safely consider as the mission begins. The Blade and Voltron collaborate, of course, but they've been running in different parts of the galaxy, trying to maximize what resources they have. So it's been quite a while since he's seen the others, since he's been back to the Castle or even closer than a brief video call across the lightyears.
He's had a lot of time to think, really, a lot of time to himself to ruminate on thoughts that he tries his very best to bat away. Thoughts that are wrapped up in emotions and feelings that Keith doesn't really know how to untangle at all. Not surprising. It's never really been his strong suit. As intense as his emotions can be, as volatile, they tend to get the better of him rather than he of them. It's the same old story.
And maybe that's why, he realizes, he always reacted so strongly to Lance. It was too much, too complicated, to try to unravel the varying feelings the other boy drew out in him -- exasperation and confusion, sure, but something warmer and softer, in those rare and precious moments when they were drowning in their own manufactured tension. After some time apart he's finally realized where that tension comes from, on his side.
Which makes things way too complicated. Because how the hell is he supposed to deal with having feelings for Lance, falling for Lance, when Lance... well. When he's watched Lance literally flirt his way through the universe girl by girl. But here's Keith and his stupid traitor heart feeling this way anyway.
He's torn, therefore, when it's him and Lance sent off in the Red Lion on this particular joint mission. Part of him has missed the other so much it's a relief to see him again. Part of him is so twisted up that he doesn't know which way to go. So he focuses on the mission. He's quieter than usual, even. Focus. Keep to their orders, keep to what needs to be done. It's fine.
Until the whole thing goes south. They spring an old and unexpected trap -- a mine that emitted some sort of pulse that knocked most of Red's systems straight out. The landing hadn't been pretty, but Lance had managed to set it down in a way that didn't kill them at least. The planet, the outpost, is supposed to be abandoned, at least. Less good is how chilly is it, and with Red disabled, well, it's getting chillier and chillier. At least they've got the beacon working. Eventually help will come, but it could be a while. And in the meantime... they're alone.
Together.
Keith has gone for silence, because he doesn't know where to begin.]
[It's... it's been a while. That's really the only thought Keith can safely consider as the mission begins. The Blade and Voltron collaborate, of course, but they've been running in different parts of the galaxy, trying to maximize what resources they have. So it's been quite a while since he's seen the others, since he's been back to the Castle or even closer than a brief video call across the lightyears.
He's had a lot of time to think, really, a lot of time to himself to ruminate on thoughts that he tries his very best to bat away. Thoughts that are wrapped up in emotions and feelings that Keith doesn't really know how to untangle at all. Not surprising. It's never really been his strong suit. As intense as his emotions can be, as volatile, they tend to get the better of him rather than he of them. It's the same old story.
And maybe that's why, he realizes, he always reacted so strongly to Lance. It was too much, too complicated, to try to unravel the varying feelings the other boy drew out in him -- exasperation and confusion, sure, but something warmer and softer, in those rare and precious moments when they were drowning in their own manufactured tension. After some time apart he's finally realized where that tension comes from, on his side.
Which makes things way too complicated. Because how the hell is he supposed to deal with having feelings for Lance, falling for Lance, when Lance... well. When he's watched Lance literally flirt his way through the universe girl by girl. But here's Keith and his stupid traitor heart feeling this way anyway.
He's torn, therefore, when it's him and Lance sent off in the Red Lion on this particular joint mission. Part of him has missed the other so much it's a relief to see him again. Part of him is so twisted up that he doesn't know which way to go. So he focuses on the mission. He's quieter than usual, even. Focus. Keep to their orders, keep to what needs to be done. It's fine.
Until the whole thing goes south. They spring an old and unexpected trap -- a mine that emitted some sort of pulse that knocked most of Red's systems straight out. The landing hadn't been pretty, but Lance had managed to set it down in a way that didn't kill them at least. The planet, the outpost, is supposed to be abandoned, at least. Less good is how chilly is it, and with Red disabled, well, it's getting chillier and chillier. At least they've got the beacon working. Eventually help will come, but it could be a while. And in the meantime... they're alone.
Together.
Keith has gone for silence, because he doesn't know where to begin.]

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[Ohoho... Is that a little smidgen of pink he sees on Keith's face, or is it just Red's lighting? Lance can't help but grin.
He wants to see every reaction he can get out of Keith.]
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[Stated for the record. And wow nope he is not blushing you're blushing shut up, Lance.
Except no yeah now he's definitely blushing because Lance is ridiculous and because Keith likes him so much and somehow Lance likes him and that's still bewildering.]
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Is it really strange that after I kiss you and you know I like you to mention the other parts of you I like?
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[A shrug like it's really no big deal at all. But it's kind of a big deal. Keith isn't sure of himself in this arena.]
...I like your parts too though.
[This is how romance dies.]
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[Eyebrow waggle, before Lance bursts out into laughter.]
S-sorry, I had to!
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Keith stares at Lance flatly for a moment like he can't believe that just came out of his mouth. Except he can't keep glowering when he's trying not to laugh. Because he's definitely trying not to laugh, shoulders shaking as he does his best to hold it in.]
You... really need to stop saying things. ...and kiss me more instead.
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[He happily smushes their lips together again, taking his time in kissing Keith, as if they have all the time in the universe just to be enveloped in each other.]
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But then again. Well. Lance did say that he likes him and that's pretty amazing SO he can't exactly argue.
What he can do is kiss him back, leaning in to him.]
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(He'll figure out something, eventually, somehow, because he doesn't want to let this boy go.)
Lance keeps returning every kiss, blissful, unable to let go.]
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Eventually he can't quite help but sneak a little bite at Lance's lower lip into the kissing. Not his fault. He's sharp edged and half galra. These things are just what they are.]
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[So, Lance decides already that he really likes the possible bitey side of Keith. So sue him. Just thinking of any marks that Keith might end up putting on him sometime is enough to make him shiver. Bites or scratches or-- Okay, maybe his mind is getting ahead of itself, but he can't help it.
He returns a little bite of his own before running his tongue along his lips, seeking entrance into his mouth.]
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He knows. God he knows he's going to fuck it up. But he'll try. That right there is the tagline for his life.
For now though kissing seems to be going well, actually And Keith's lips part, instinctively, and he very much wishes they weren't both currently decked out in full armored spacesuits. Oh well. At least they have kissing.]
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...this stupid armor really is getting in the way of how he wants to touch him, though.]
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Which means his experience runs out right about here. But he'll figure it out. Rely on instinct. It'll be fine.
Because it's Lance and this does feel right, and he doesn't want to stop. Not when he can let his tongue slip along Lance's for the first time and it sends a jolt straight through the whole of him, that Lance will no doubt feel, with Keith pressed as close as he is, armor or no.]
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[He gives the chestpiece of Keith's armor a little rap with his knuckles.]
We're really in no danger here of getting shot at or attacked...
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[...because Keith actually would be on board with that, but please confirm that is the suggestion on the table before he confirms or denies one way or another. Thank you.]
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[Puppy dog eyes?]
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So.
Well.]
...yeah okay.
[Don't look at him that way Lance. God. It's not fair.]
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Keith's Blade armor is completely beyond his own comprehension, so instead, he starts to work at his own. The chestpiece and anything on his arms and hands are taken off first, dumped off to the side ceremoniously.]
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Closely.
...what? He's interested. Let him be interested.
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Lance undoes the rest of his armor, placing the leg pieces and boots in the pile. He stands now in only his tight black flight suit, then...blinks as he realizes Keith is fully dressed.]
Hey, you, uh, joining me?
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He blinks right back at him.
Oh.
Uh.]
...right. Sorry.
[He got. Super distracted, Lance. And now he's flushing about getting caught being super distracted. But he'll make up for it now, moving to unfasten the various armored parts of his suit before moving on to strip out of the skin-tight undersuit as well.]
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Part of him wonders if they're moving a little fast-- They'd just confessed their feelings to each other, and they're getting naked. But the other part realizes that with lives like theirs, every day life threatening, there's no point in taking anything slow.
Lance moves in to kiss him again, softly at first, reaching down to help Keith out of that undersuit. That much, he can figure out.]
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They're definitely moving fast, but that's Keith's usual speed anyway. He throws himself into things without reservation, and this will be no exception. Especially given how much he wants this, wants Lance.
He meets that kiss, freeing his arms from his suit before he reaches to start working Lance's open.]
I want you so much... [He breathes out to Lance's lips before surging forward to deepen the kiss.]
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Once the suit is down to Keith's waist, he musters up some courage and slides one hand down to cup between his legs, palming at him.]
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