Klance Omegaverse/Galtean AU

(11) Level one

Lance's p.o.v:

   To his dismay, Keith wanted to test out his father's tech to train with when he personally hates training since for the most part it easily tires him out and he lowkey sucks at fighting when it comes to anything other than blasters. "Well.. Of course I remember you telling me that, but vacations are supposed to be relaxing?.. Wouldn't you rather do something else?" He suggested nervously, only receiving an amused shake of the head from the shorter galra prince. Did.. Did Keith just smile at him!? Gods?! He doesn't even care that he's going to have to train, that reaction was so worth it! Score!

   "But Lance, why're you so dispirited that I want to see the training simulator? Did you need me for something after breakfast?" Keith questioned obliviously with the slight tilt of his head. That look is going to be the death of him! And.. It's not like he can outright tell the other prince that he simply wanted a good excuse to go around the castle on not-dates while they had all this time here during their stay! Keith would probably find that creepy or something..

   "Well uhm, my father said that I should keep you guys company while you're here with our family. So whatever you both wanna do, I'll readily tag along." He hastily lied through his teeth, praying to god his father and sister wouldn't say anything. As Alfor got up from the table he made suspicious eye contact with Lance, glancing to Allura for a nod of approval. "Ahem.. I said no such thing, son. If you wish to befriend Prince Keith, it's better to be upfront about it, no?" Alfor questioned teasingly, pushing his chair out and walking towards the exit with Allura following right behind him. "Dad!" He hissed in betrayal, getting up from his chair he was so flustered by the comment.

   Alfor roughly ruffled Lance's hair in passing, Allura desperately trying to stifle her laughter as they finally made their exit. Bravely, he glanced Keith's way to see how the other alpha had reacted to the embarrassing confession being brought to light in such a way. What he hadn't expected was the soft smile Keith was currently gracing his presence with, clearly more amused by then silly little exchange than weirded out. "Here I was thinking we had already decided to become friends, but I suppose strengthening the bond between our kingdoms by improving on our friendship would be beneficial. Also, you really don't have to do anything you don't want to- but I am most definitely going to go training today." Keith commented teasingly, quickly taking a moment to go in for another good sized bite.

   "And I'll be joining him." Lotor pointedly chimed in, breaking his deliberately long silence only to rub this fact in. Keith quickly finished eating and got up from the table, hesitating to leave and turning to Lance with his ears drooped downward slightly. "Would you like to join us?" Keith asked quietly, sounding a bit worried that Lance would flat out decline the invitation or something. Seeing that expression, how on Altea could he possibly say no!? "Yes, of course I'll join you two!" He answered albeit probably far too excitedly and quickly. To his delight, Keith seemed to immediately perk up, the overall mood feeling light and pleasant between the two of them.

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   They all split off to get changed for the activity, not wanting to train in restrictive clothing nor anything that might get damaged mid-training session and so once he himself was dressed and ready he went off to go pick them up at their rooms. When he got there he found them talking amongst themselves, Keith was clearly more excited about this than Lotor was but the usually grumpy and abrasive alpha looked almost at peace in Keith's company. Lotor was even smiling a little until Lance's arrival had been noticed, that usual pissed off attitude once again showing up as Keith turned around to greet him. Well, he surely feels welcomed.. At least Keith seems happy to see him, that's a win in his book.

   "You two ready to go?" He asked politely, only including Lotor's existence in the wording simply to play nice. Lotor is probably only tagging along with Keith for the same reason he is, so he hardly feels bad about thinking so little of the other alpha. Is Lotor even good in combat? Keith nodded enthusiastically, his ears bouncing a little with the motion. "Lead the way!-.. Please." Keith insisted, awkwardly correcting his manner of speech when he realized how pushy that might've sounded. "Of course!" He replied cheerily, subtly trying to make it known that he wasn't at all bothered by Keith as they set off.