Random Thought While Watching Voltron: Legendary Defender for the 359th Time -
Shiro knows exactly how much Keith worries about him. His first thought isn’t to ask if Keith is okay - it’s to reassure Keith that he’s okay, knowing Keith would be freaking out concerned. And Shiro’s anything but okay.
…which honestly makes Shiro talking to Keith about leading Voltron all the more heartbreaking. Shiro knows Keith doesn’t want to lose him again, and yet he has to press the issue in case - a) he dies on this planet and later b) Shiro can’t win against Zarkon, the universe’s greatest enemy, and loses his life while battling for the Black Lion.