"I hope so. We've been through a lot together." There's a world of emotion there as he puts slightly more emphasis on together than he otherwise would have. His eyes drift back to the red wings. Yes, he and Black have fought long and hard together. He to earn the Lion's trust, and the Lion against...so many things.

Shiro turns back to Noctis. "I understand your reasoning. I did the same thing for the same reasons. I didn't want to get Hunk's hopes up. The fact the lions are coming here too and what that might mean...is my burden to bear as his leader. Not his." It makes him worry about his universe. Is Voltron without a Lion...maybe even two? By all rights if he vanished, the Black Lion must go to Keith.

Only he can pilot it and bind the team together. "Anyway, we'll sort everything out. This is a big step forward even if it's a confusing one."