She asked how Zarkon was. [He repeats it quietly. He still can’t quite believe it. He’d went back to his room and stood there trying to process.] She is his wife for sure.

The fact I am a former Black Paladin of ten thousand years in her future was, [There’s a soft thud as he sits down heavily on the edge of the bed.] Overwhelming to her.

She has no idea Altea is gone. Or Daibazaal. I changed the subject to bring her up to speed on our situation here. [Well, if Allura wants to talk to Lotor. But he worries about her. This is not an easy situation for her. He wouldn’t suggest Keith for this in a million years. He loves him dearly but this isn’t his problem. Not directly.

And he selfishly needs to lean on him.] ...if you need someone to stand with you when you tell him. I’ll be there. I know she has done so much but. This won’t be easy for you either.

[Telling Lotor his mother is around from before all the shit hit the fan is going to be bad. He scrubs at his face thankful she can’t see his face right now.] I elected not to tell her anything beyond there are Paladins in the future.

I haven’t said anything else. It’s not my place to. And... [His voice returns to that slightly strained tone.] I just can’t. I’ll talk to Keith about it then go through the rest of us.