I'll be fine. [ The words are even, measured. Like he's been saying it to himself for a day or two. But as he continues, he starts to sound confident. ] I've dealt with empires, royalty, diplomats, and parties gone wrong. I- I'll... [ The words catch in his throat- it's been months of thinking about this stuff as it pertained to two Paladins of Voltron, not one. ]

We'll all be fine. [ If Shiro isn't here, then it's up to him to try and keep people going. That's what Shiro would want him to do. ] I need you at your best for this, okay Baiken?

[ Sure, he might also be talking about the drinking, but... ] If something goes wrong, we all gotta get out okay. [ You, him, and everyone who's not as good in a fight. It's worse than a serial killer, but he still trusts her in a pinch. ]