[ Allura nods, building the walls of her resolve. She had succeeded in smuggling four other gifts out. This is the fifth and the last one. She cannot flake out now. She hates using the bracelet, but Shiro has proven his resilience -- twice in her presence, and many more in the Arena. It's one thing to rely on oneself for strength, but she can see that she can rely on him as well. It's a strange analogy to her, when she truly holds his life in her hands. ]

I will only be needing you to come with me to the location of the Black Lion, and you must be able to fly or run at a moment's notice.

[ She lifts her left hand briefly to look at the bracelet. Allura feels that her own resolve is leaning on Shiro's far more solid one, and she's grateful for it. She also appreciates his input -- even if it means getting him hurt. ]

Binding you is indeed in order, the better to make others think that I am playing games with you. I can't have anyone seeing us think that I would let you roam free so easily.

[ Plans are being set into motion, but until then, she has a persona to maintain. Soon, she will have to shed that mask forever, and she can bare her fangs and claws and destroy the Empire's hold. ]

I will have to use the bracelet now if I am to have you in a condition to at least walk. I will put the restraints back on you after that.

[ This time, she gives him a moment to make himself ready, and stands by should he have any questions or objections. ]