"At the end of the day, we can look on memories even when we're apart from the people we love."

Memories had been the only thing to keep his mind clear when he'd been inside the Black Lion. Without them--without thinking about his friends and the things they'd done, Shiro's fairly sure he would've gone completely mad. He wishes he could thank Keith and Lance for keeping him grounded, but-- just the thought of it fills him with dread. He won't endanger them like that.

At her question, he shakes his head. "I don't think so. I probably should have, by now."