Shiro is not a Space Dad. But people(aliens) always assumes he is.

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It was just their usual day as Paladins of Voltron. Freeing a planet from the Galra, making a diplomatic relationship with said planet, and then try finding anything they could use, or in Hunk's case, spices or food that they could eat and for Pidge's case, some techs that catches her interest.

Then, one day, they discovered an alien version of a restaurant that has edible food. Real, safe-for-consumption, and definitely different than the space goop kind of food.

After much pleading and puppy-eyes at Allura, the Altean finally relented and gave them permission, with the condition that they would try to stay out of trouble and keep their coms on at all times.

The four young paladins gleefully went to their own rooms to change into a more comfortable one (yes, even Keith), Shiro smiling in amusement as he went to his own room in a more sedate pace.

When they arrived at the restaurant, they quickly snatched a table that's beside a window and has clear view of the door.

While trying to decide what to eat, both Lance and Keith got into a heated verbal fight about what kinds of food is the best.

Shiro sighed and tried to stop them from physically fighting each other, telling Pidge to put away the tablet she borrowed from Coran and to please just choose one, Hunk. We don't really have time to try all of it.

As Shiro tried to keep them in check, the alien waitress chuckled at the sight. "It's nice to see someone take care of their offspring so well," she said.

Immediately, all of them froze up.

Shiro looked at the alien with wide eyes and a gaping mouth. "I- they're not- I mean- what makes you-" Shiro sputtered as the others looked at their usually calm and controlled leader stammering with a surprised and amused look.

Slowly, Lance's lips quirked into a smirk as his eyes turned devious. "Daaaaad, Keith is making fun of me~!" Lance whined with a grin.

Keith looked at Lance in shock before turning to look at Shiro to defend himself. "But dad- I-I mean Shiro! I-!" Keith bit his lips to stop himself, blushing madly at the slip he made.

Lance was already laughing beside him while both Hunk and Pidge snickered so hard, they shook the table. Shiro just buried his hand into his palms, unable to say anything and slowly dying inside from embarrassment.