Space dad?

Where it began (changed)

Lance leaned lazily against the fountain, Staring off into the rafters as Pidge and Hunk talked about something techy beside him. Allura had dropped the paladins off at the space mall for a little relaxation time. Even though he was sure they were all banned...

Yawning he realized he'd been watching Kieth help Coran carry boxes of supplies. Hunk laughed in his ear laying his head on Lances shoulder. "You watching your boyfriend Lance," He asked teasingly.

Lance fought the urge to blush barely managing to sputter out an answer. "No! Of course not. I just thought it was weird for him to work on our day of relaxation."

Pidge laughed tapping his cheek sarcastically, "Uh huh, Sure. Anyways I'm going with Hunk to buy some stuff for dinner. You coming?"

"Maybe, I was just going to-" a tug on the hem of his shirt catches the trios attention. Reaching only his waist stood a crying child. Teal Eyes wide in fear with silver tears skidding down rosey cheeks.

"I can't find my mama!" She sniffed shyly shifting from foot to foot in an uncomfortable rhythm. Lance felt a pang in his heart, she couldn't be more than 5 years old. Just like his younger sister back on earth. Her dress was a vibrant shade of emerald contrasting with the pale white of her fur.

He knelt down to her level offering a calming smile. "That's ok. Here I'll help you find them, my name is Lance."

She stared into his eyes as she threw her arms around his neck. "Mila," she whispered. "My name is Mila."

Hunk and pidge smiled, if anybody was a sucker for kids it was Lance. "Do you want us to go with you to drop her off at the help desk?" Pidge said softly waving at the little alien.

"No, I've got it." They nodded wandering off to find the store they needed. Slowly Lance walked Mila to the desk waiting until her parents arrived.

Five doboshes passed until a tall white furred woman made an odd purr. Mila made the sound in return. After making sure that this was indeed Milas mom Lance passed the small girl over with a beaming grin. The mothers four arms wrapped around Lance in a thank you hug. Her own eyes letting tears of relief fall.

"Thank you so much!" her voice was raspy but kind. Familiar in the sense of his moms delicately solid singing.

He offered up his best smile actual joy on his face. "No problem Ma'am. I'm just glad she's safe."

A couple ticks later a large brown eyed giant arrived and nearly broke Lances hand while shaking it. "Mila you had Daddy very worried!Why don't you thank this kind young man so he can go about his day?"

The child planted a kiss on Lances cheek giggling happily. "Thank you mister Lance!" He laughed waving good bye. The blue paladin wasn't sure what to do next so he headed back to the ship. No idea how long he had been gone was not an excuse for being late.

Meanwhile Hunk sniffed the space herbs asking pidge what their names were. The owner was A round bold spirited man with a small content smile. With a little bit of digging Hunk had found a single container with a couple leaves in it. "Hey Pidge?" He called over his shoulder. "What's this?"

She walked over studying the label. "My computer doesn't recognize this plant," she mumbled taking the box up to the shop keeper.

He chuckled nervously, "Ah you two have a good eye! These herbs are rare and lucky for you the last ones I'll have in stock for many quintents. It's an incredibly sweet leaf. The star of desserts!" He chuckled as Hunks eyes grew wide. The odd looking kids had bought a bulk of his shop. Not to mention the little green one fixed his t.v in time for his soaps.