#benedryl

Ok so- epiphany.

Jyn’s being stupidly courageous by having some tea with Papa Erso up on this platform^^ when Cassian gets contacted by K2 with the knowledge that Alliance is sending in support. While his response is interesting (and as a RebelCaptain, heartwarming) what makes me intrigued the most is this:

Cassian says to K2:

“No, no, no—tell them to hold up! Jyn’s on that platform!”

What K2 says to Alliance:

“Captain Andor requesting a delay on squadron support. Alliance forces onsite. Please confirm.”

Ok, ok, it might just be the difference because of protocol. (No names over unsecured channels) However, K2 doesn’t like Jyn. It’s not like he really cares to save her.

My theory: K2 is covering for Cassian. First off, had Cassian had a straight line to the Alliance, his comment would have been exactly what he said to K2. That wouldn’t have mattered to Draven if Jyn was alive or atomized. So by calling her ‘Alliance forces’ he’s protecting both Cassian’s reputation and assuaging any guilt that the Captain might be feeling over his latest assassination ( remember, K would assume that Cassian would have gone through with it.)

Anyway that’s just something my benedryl-addled brain came up with. No guaranteeing that it makes any sense. If you have anything that proves/disproves my thoughts, let me know!

So tldr: K2 is Cassian’s bff. K2 is best bff a lonely pitiful distraught gray character could ask for.