[ the worst part about this is the fact that lance would probably have kept arguing with her about it, sticking out his tongue and huffing. the only issue with that, however, is that he has nieces and nephews, he knows what happens when you get into a stubborn-off with someone who has decided one way or another that they’re sick, and it never ends well.

so instead, he is patient, watching her as she crosses her arms in front of her chest and nodding, once, at her statement. ]

Probably. But there is always going to be someone who has it worse- not just because there’s a weird cold running around. It doesn’t mean you still shouldn’t take care of yourself, too.

[ and, you know, if allura notices the way he may or may not be super closely watching her drink the tea just to make sure it actually tastes good...well. Hopefully she’ll be a bro and not mention it, though he does visibly relax when she doesn’t completely spit it out. When she mentions how he didn’t have to bring her everything, he just kind of shrugs. ]

I just grabbed what I could find. If you don’t need something from it, I’m sure i can force it on Shiro and Keith. [ which all things considered, is a fantastic segue into her question - the words immediately pulling lance’s eyes down to his lap, his whole body deflating a bit. ]

Yeah, a bit.