Didn't that cause problems before? I know we don't know everything about that time when your father was alive, but is it a good thing? And should we really be taking it from another reality? What if it hurts that reality?
We need to work alongside Lotor in order to continue on our universe's path to peace. This is a mutual alliance, Keith, one that is bringing us closer to finally ending the aftermath of strife Zarkon's Empire has caused.
[There's a lot he can say here, but he chooses not to for the moment. Like how he feels like his opinion isn't valued anymore, or how what Lotor has described sounds a lot like stripping people of their freedoms ... and continuing to do so.]
I won't argue with him again like that. ["Like that"—in public.] But I'm afraid I can't take your word on what he's doing. We knew he was smart. We have to be on guard.
[the hardness in her expression dissipates into disappointment, and then to a certain level of sadness.]
I...wish you would trust me, Keith. [she wants to say something else, but once again she averts her gaze from the magitek.] But I have hope that Lotor will prove himself to you.
Please at the very least accept that he is my friend.
Allura ... [He exhales and looks down at his hands for a moment.]
It's not you that I don't trust. I know it's hard for you to trust anyone who's Galra. But from where I stand, something about it seems off. It doesn't seem right.
[she remains quiet, and then lets out a small breath of a sigh.]
If our timelines ever do align, then perhaps things will feel right.
But even here we are on the same team, and we must focus on our mission. We cannot let our own bias get in the way of finding a solution for these people. [and even if Keith has something to say to that, she remains looking away from the video feed.] I...have to go. I will speak to you later.
[Keith is somehow surprised that he's not the one ending this conversation.]
All right, Princess.
[A beat later:]
The mission will be fine. I don't fail missions.
[It's probably an empty reassurance given his temper not so long ago, but ... it's the best he can offer. Keith is and will always be terrible at comfort.]
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[her expression hardens a bit]
And whatever it is that needs to be done, it is something he cannot do without me.
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And you don't see the problem with that? With how much he needs you, but you don't need him?
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[There's a lot he can say here, but he chooses not to for the moment. Like how he feels like his opinion isn't valued anymore, or how what Lotor has described sounds a lot like stripping people of their freedoms ... and continuing to do so.]
I won't argue with him again like that. ["Like that"—in public.] But I'm afraid I can't take your word on what he's doing. We knew he was smart. We have to be on guard.
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I...wish you would trust me, Keith. [she wants to say something else, but once again she averts her gaze from the magitek.] But I have hope that Lotor will prove himself to you.
Please at the very least accept that he is my friend.
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It's not you that I don't trust. I know it's hard for you to trust anyone who's Galra. But from where I stand, something about it seems off. It doesn't seem right.
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If our timelines ever do align, then perhaps things will feel right.
But even here we are on the same team, and we must focus on our mission. We cannot let our own bias get in the way of finding a solution for these people. [and even if Keith has something to say to that, she remains looking away from the video feed.] I...have to go. I will speak to you later.
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All right, Princess.
[A beat later:]
The mission will be fine. I don't fail missions.
[It's probably an empty reassurance given his temper not so long ago, but ... it's the best he can offer. Keith is and will always be terrible at comfort.]