[Oh. It's not actually a surprising thing to hear all things together but Keith stills for a moment, that winded feeling in his chest again. He doesn't say anything right away at that, frowning. It's a concern he ultimately really does understand if only because he knows Shiro, has seen what it was like for him to watch others lose their lives in such efforts.]
I know that. I... [Keith wouldn't even think twice to take the risk anyway, but.] That isn't ever what I'm setting out to do.
Shiro, I've already lost you enough. [Once was too much, much less twice or--] I can't- I won't just do nothing, if it's in my power to make sure you're safe.