[Oh god. He might be older, he might even call himself an adult, but nothing changes how warm he feels when Shiro looks at him like that. His strive at the beginning, coupled in with saving the universe, had always been to make Shiro proud, to make sure he didn't regret his decision to leave him in charge. It paid off and his smile widens, bright and happy before he flusters further, swatting him away from his hair. When he looks up his smile is still there.]

You could say that. I had to make sure I kept my promise.

[A beat.]

It wasn't easy, but we came together. It's been five years, but we were finally able to take the fight to Zarkon.