[Hunk, do you not see how tough and intimidating he is? This should be plainly obvious. Clearly the rumpled mess of hair and t-shirt and jeans look is the height of intimidation.]
But maybe if you asked nice I could find a little mercy in me.
[Keith is currently trending more on the cute side of Hunk's radar, than intimidating. Maybe if his hair wasn't such a fluffy mess he'd be a bit scarier looking. Which means it's impossible for Hunk to hide his amused smile.]
Ho-ho, mercy? No, my dear, it is I who would be the one to offer you mercy. Besides, I thought the Galra were all victory, or death. Are you saying you'd break that eternal alien code of honor just for little 'ol me?
[How dare you, Hunk. CUTE?! Why the nerve. Keith purses his lips in what is probably too close to a pout to do anything to aid his intimidation factor at that smile.]
...maybe. Maybe you're an exception. [Casual shrug no big deal.] Don't tell anyone, it'd ruin my reputation.
[As being... super Galra? Nope, no actual reputation found to ruin.]
[His smile only grows more, and more, until his entire expression is just one of absolute fondness for the other paladin.]
I won't tell a soul. It can be our little secret. I'll make sure no one finds out about your ticklish spots either. Those are only for me to know, after all.
[That is totally followed up by a very cheesy little wink.]
[Keith tries valiantly to roll his eyes at that wink, but it's cute and he's so easily swayed by Hunk it doesn't seem right at all. So there's a smile threatening to break through on his own face.]
Hunk's smile grows even more when he sees Keith starting to do the same.]
Don't worry so much. I'll only use this knowledge for good, not evil. And I promise I won't abuse it. Unless I really, really need to get the upper hand on something over you. Then all bets are out the window.
[Which means Keith better be on heavy guard any time they do hand-to-hand training together. Because that's what Hunk is still fairly awful at.]
...so you'll only use it for good. Except when you won't... which is whenever you want to use it for not good.
[Are those the terms. Does he have them right? Because that is what he got from you just then, Hunk. Keith's eyebrows lift in a brief really sort of expression.
But it's still hard not to smile. What the hell is even wrong with him.
[Hunk gives a laugh before finishing up his coffee. Pushing himself out of his seat to get a refill, he pauses in his trip to the coffee maker to press a kiss to Keith's cheek.]
Thanks, babe. I appreciate your willingness to put up with me at every given moment.
[Keith isn't expecting the cheek kiss, but once it happens he tilts right into it, like he's happy to seek out more of the contact. He lifts a hand to catch his fingers with Hunk's just briefly before his hand falls away again.]
I think you probably do more putting up with than I do. [Keith knows he's not an easy person to... well. He's not an easy person, period.]
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[Keith leans back in his chair, watching Hunk. That smile is directed his way, and he finds himself smiling back before he even realizes.]
Yeah. That's part of the fu--
[Then Keith sits up straighter all at once.]
I'm not ticklish.
[He lies.]
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I think your sides would say differently once I got my fingers on them.
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[More lies. How dare you know his secrets, Hunk! Except Keith can't actually bring himself to mind too much.]
I'd have to retaliate in any case.
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[He is definitely flashing Keith a look that says "You bet this is a challenge."]
Not sure how you'd be able to get back at me with all the giggling you'd be doing.
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[He does. He's ticklish. There is so much denial flying right now. He points a finger at Hunk.]
If you're close enough to try it, you're close enough to tickle back. I'd show no mercy at all.
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[Hunk keeps his grin in place, even as he takes another bite of his donut.]
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[Hunk, do you not see how tough and intimidating he is? This should be plainly obvious. Clearly the rumpled mess of hair and t-shirt and jeans look is the height of intimidation.]
But maybe if you asked nice I could find a little mercy in me.
[Even if that is NOT the Galra way.]
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Ho-ho, mercy? No, my dear, it is I who would be the one to offer you mercy. Besides, I thought the Galra were all victory, or death. Are you saying you'd break that eternal alien code of honor just for little 'ol me?
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...maybe. Maybe you're an exception. [Casual shrug no big deal.] Don't tell anyone, it'd ruin my reputation.
[As being... super Galra? Nope, no actual reputation found to ruin.]
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I won't tell a soul. It can be our little secret. I'll make sure no one finds out about your ticklish spots either. Those are only for me to know, after all.
[That is totally followed up by a very cheesy little wink.]
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All right. I guess I can accept that.
[Hunk knowing his weaknesses! ]
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Hunk's smile grows even more when he sees Keith starting to do the same.]
Don't worry so much. I'll only use this knowledge for good, not evil. And I promise I won't abuse it. Unless I really, really need to get the upper hand on something over you. Then all bets are out the window.
[Which means Keith better be on heavy guard any time they do hand-to-hand training together. Because that's what Hunk is still fairly awful at.]
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[Are those the terms. Does he have them right? Because that is what he got from you just then, Hunk. Keith's eyebrows lift in a brief really sort of expression.
But it's still hard not to smile. What the hell is even wrong with him.
...he shrugs.]
I can live with that.
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Thanks, babe. I appreciate your willingness to put up with me at every given moment.
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I think you probably do more putting up with than I do. [Keith knows he's not an easy person to... well. He's not an easy person, period.]