Shoot Me into Space, I'm Gay

Proud.

A little something I came up with between commissions and SRBB work cause frankly, I feel like I’m dreaming. I still can’t believe we got to see such beautiful representation in mainstream media this soon. To the producers, the animation team, the VA cast and everyone else involved - thank you.

Adam: “its either me or the mission”

I was inspired by a friend’s tweet and so I  had to draw out my sheith feels <333

I was at the panel and premiere at SDCC front and center. LM introduced this man as Adam, Shiro’s former partner. She confirmed that their relationship started as co pilots then blossomed into something beautiful (which is so valid omg Shiro, baby). Shiro has a terminal illness that affects his muscles (this illness wasn’t specified) and that going into space would be a risk because of it.

Shiro, whose dream was to fly to space, confided in Adam saying he wants to go because it is important to him; particularly because he most likely may not be able to fly ever again after this mission. Adam was angry at the fact Shiro was choosing to go on the Kerberos mission over himself (Adam). He ended the relationship by saying “Dont expect me to be here when you come back”. He broke up with Shiro.

Shiro’s partner couldn’t and wouldn’t support his decision to live out his dream before he was grounded for good. In other words, Adam gave up on/abandoned Shiro. This broke Shiro’s heart. That is what happened.

I can sympathize with Adam for a number of reasons but I am a firm believer in not abandoning your loved one when they need you the most (what the hell man?). Shiro needed that reassurance from his significant other, his future finance, when he was at a low point but Adam couldn’t give him that and walked out on him.

I hate to be that Sheith shipper elephant in the room, but dont we see the exact opposite in Keith? Keith is always by Shiro’s side, ready to protect and even die for/with him. We see this so many times I cant count, and we especially see this in the Black Paladins. Keith is always encouraging Shiro, always reassuring him and giving him the love and support he needs. And in turn, Shiro does this for Keith.

In addition, Jaoquim said that as Shiro recovers, Keith and Shiro’s relationship is going to “grow into something more special”. Interpret THAT how you will.

And even though I am a sheith supporter, as a writer and a fan of fiction, I can’t ignore what is happening through this point of view:

The whole time Shiro is dreaming of Keith and their past. Shiro is not dreaming of Adam until that last moment when his body is about to give up. Like, that’s some strong symbolism my dudes.

Keith NEVER took his eyes off of Shiro this whole episode. His hands NEVER left the pod. Once Keith realized Shiro was about to die, he slammed on the pod saying “you cant do this to me again”. Suddenly, the pod reacts and it’s revealed Shiro is going to be ok.

After we see the flashback of Adam, after that negative thought and painful memory, Shiro wakes up to Keith looking directly at him, endearingly. “You saved me”. “We saved each other”. Que the super close up romantic hug

Boy if this isn’t cinamatic romance, I literally do not know what is.

Edit: changed Keith’s quote to what he actually says and added a second image.

After Kerberos

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Shiro with Poppies and Cherry Blossoms, done in Watercolor on Hot Press.