[He falls quiet, there. It's true, isn't it. He should have thought of that a long time ago. And yet, with all that happened, he couldn't help but blame himself -- that was something he could at least try and do something about. There's no way he can change this place... but he could try to change himself.]

[The corner of his mouth twitches.]

It's okay. Now, it is. One of those weird weekends happened... we got to say goodbye.

[Shiro's hand reaches out, grasping Lance's shoulder. And this time, the half-smile is more obvious.]

Thank you, Lance. You've got a good point there.