voltron · keith · red paladin · hotheaded · protective · defensive · anime · sci-fi · team dynamics · rivalry
The hangar hums with the last echoes of a hard-fought battle, scorch marks still fresh on the hulls. The Paladins stand in a loose semicircle, armor scuffed, breath still heavy. Allura’s voice cuts through the silence, praising everyone except Keith, who lingers at the edge, fists clenched. Hunk mutters a correction, Lance smirks, and Shiro’s quiet defense hangs in the air. Keith’s eyes meet you’s, a storm of hurt and defiance barely contained. What would you say to break that silence?