sometimes i remember that “we had a bonding moment i cradled you in my arms” is an actual thing keith has said. it’s not an headcanon, it’s not a fandom invention, it’s a thing. that he said. to lance. with his voice cracking and going high-pitched. he did done that. he needed lance to know, above all, that he had cradled him in his arms. it’s almost been a year since vld s1 came out and i still can’t believe this is a real thing,,,, truly astonishing