Episode 1 Rewrite: "Launch Date"
Quintessence Sensitive Keith AU - S8 Rewrite:
Keith can't deny he feels shaken after the strange, sick feeling that had washed over him. Unsure of what to think of it, he brushes it off for the time being and follows Allura and Romelle to the conference room, where the rest of the Garrison has gathered for their meeting.
He finds himself half listening, and is thankful he was paying close enough attention to Shiro when a question is directed at him. He shakes himself out of his inattentiveness, but it wasn't quick enough for Shiro to miss. Keith sees the exact moment Shiro's eyes narrow at him in suspicion for a split second before he continues on to ask Allura about Luca. He feels the slight sickening feeling return at the mention of the name, and he takes a breath to settle himself as he listens.
Before he knows it, Shiro is wrapping up the meeting and everyone is standing to their feet, likely to eagerly take up the Captain of the Atlas on his orders to relax for the day before the launch.
"Keith,"
Keith stops at the familiar voice and comfortable weight on his shoulder. He turns to look up to Shiro with a quirked brow.
Grey eyes are bright as he speaks. "I just have a few things to go over with Sam and Iverson, but perhaps we could...meet up later?"
Keith's smile broadens involuntarily, and he finds himself nodding - perhaps too eagerly.
It garners a slight chuckle, so it's still a win. "Great! I'll be done in a few minutes." Shiro smiles, patting Keith's shoulder.
Keith smirks, "Sure. See ya then, 𝘈𝘥𝘮𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘭."
Shiro lets out a snort and rolls his eyes as Keith chuckles and turns to leave.
"Wait - where will you be?" Shiro calls after him.
Keith smirks to himself, waving a hand over his shoulder. "You'll know where to find me."
He can FEEL Shiro's grin on his back as he leaves.
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Lance continues to stand there as if he's caught them red-handed doing...something, Keith thinks.
The amount of confusion passing over the group leaves them all silent as they collectively try to decide what to ask first.
It seems like an entire minute passes before a small beeping interrupts the awkward silence.
Shiro sighs and looks down at his datapad, reading the message before guiltily looking up at Keith.
“Can’t even letcha take your own advice, huh?” Keith snorts.
“Seems not...” The Admiral sighs and passes another strange glance in Lance’s direction before he stands to his feet and turns to Keith, a sincere look on his face. “We’ll finish this up later, okay?” He promises, and Keith nods in understanding. Shiro smiles in relief, “Okay.”
He takes a breath and turns to Lance, “See you, Lance - Oh! And uh - good luck tonight.” The Captain passes him a sympathetic look while he eyes the outfit, but his kind eyes brighten a second later. “I’m happy for you.” He offers a pat on the paladin’s back before he turns to make his way down the Black Lion.
Lance lets out a small puff of air, but his face instantly turns mischievous when he turns his attention back on Keith, eyebrows waggling. “Finish up later, huh? Sorry for interrupting...whatever that was.”
Keith doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about, and stares up at him in blatant confusion.
For so many reasons.
“What the heck are you wearing, Lance?”
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(Conversation and episode would proceed on as it does in the original episode)
End Episode 1
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