[video] un: k2so

[k_2so]

[A video! Of a DROID. A dark faced droid with white photoreceptors looking at his video feed. If droids could have facial expressions, his would be confused, or annoyed, or a bit of both really.]

Handy man. I was assigned to be a handy man at a place called Nuts and Bolts. What an absurd name for a business. If they understood my capabilities they would understand they are well above “Handy Man”. I am not some simple labor droid.

[He pauses his rant, head lifting and looking back and forth, before continuing to speak again.]

This situation is abnormal. The odds that they are lying however appear to be low. The situation I recorded last was ... not good, so this could be considered a vast improvement. I am, however, unfamiliar with some of the technology here. They could have at least equipped me with some upgrades instead of this communication device.

[What a string of complaints! Oh right, this device. He looked down to it again, stared, then lifted his other hand near it.]

I am K-2SO. I am looking for those who may understand the call sign of “Rogue One” ... which is also an absurd name.

That is all. [and he would cut the feed unless someone replies to this. The odds of someone replying are high. The odds of it being someone he actually knows are about middle ground. That, to him, is being optimistic and hopeful]

Comments

[realists]

[ ah you dick. it's perfect, because every instinct jyn has starts with "imma fucking fight" so she reacts instantly, frown wiped from her expression as she pulls a face. ]

Just because you're tall, doesn't mean you're qualified to be a model, Kay.

[k_2so]

[Ah yes. There we go. This feels more like the Jyn he grew to know.]

Just because you are scrawny, doesn't mean you are anymore qualified to be a model, Jyn.

[realists]

[ O F F E N D E D: ] I'm not scrawny!

[k_2so]

[G O O D]

That's not what Cassian said. [KAY! He never said she was scra--oh. Well. He's not LYING. As, you know, Cassian never said it.]

[What, what a dick.]

You said the ship is here? Is that where you are currently located?

[Way to brush it off, Kay.]

[realists]

[ she makes a sputtering noise of offense and frustration because kay is the absolute worst and she is very grateful for that. and annoyed. ]

I'm on Rogue One, it's here, too. In the hangar bay.

[k_2so]

[IF DROIDS COULD SMILE WHEN BEING A LIL' SHIT.... this one would be all large grins right now. Poor Jyn. He is glad she is around to poke at. He also wants to... thank her. For good reason.]

You mean the U-Wing Fighter as well as the SW-0608 are here? Interesting. I suppose fair warning is needed, as I am now headed that way.

[realists]

If you must, [ jyn says grumpily even as she's texting cassian to meet her at the hangar for absolutely no reason at all pertaining to reuniting with his best friend. no, of course not. maybe she propositions him, scandalous. in any case it's not like jyn can know kay is here and not tell cassian.

surprising him is the same as telling. ]

Door's open.

[k_2so]

I must. [He... doesn't mind if it will be a surprise to Cassian. He does want to see that the other is full and in tact. The man does mean a lot to the droid.] It may take a moment however. Did you know this ship is large? I will find my way there however.

See you soon.

[he wont mind seeing Jyn either, actually.]

[realists]

Mhmm. [ she drops the feed, effectively hanging up on him like a jerk but she doesn't think she needs the video feet of kay walking. as exciting as that would be.

she's actually inside the open shuttle, draped across three center seats with her legs dangling off the end like she's debating taking a nap while she waits. one arm dangles toward the floor, communicator caught between her fingers because she doesn't like wearing it properly. it's all about as exciting as kay's walk. ]

[action] --->

[k_2so]

[He doesn't mind. He barely noticed, as he was either talking to others with the device, or just walking. No point in jogging or running. He did run simulations in his head, trying to figure where the other two might have come from or how well any of them survived what they did. All the odds seriously pointed in the wrong direction, so this, all of this, shouldn't be possible.]

[None the less, he was pleased to see the cargo ship in the hanger bay when he got there. Technology he should be able to talk to no less. Good.]

[The door was open, she said, and it was fact. He came up it slowly, almost looking around as if he hoped everyone was really there. Instead he found Jyn dangled over several seats as if she were about to nap.]

I've kept you waiting. Oh my. [Flat. No sincere tone at all about it.]

[realists]

That's because you plod. [ bracing one heel under the edge of the seat, she sits up and pushes her hair back. it's continually irritating how much she has to look up to see him, but it's worse when she's sitting down. tall people are the worst. ]

And if I'd been waiting with bated breath you'd think I was ill.

[k_2so]

[Tall people really are the worst, and he was a taller droid than most people. He looked down at her, watching as she sat up.] I do not plod. [how insulting!] I was simply not in a rush to get here to see you.

[A bit of a lie, really.] You are right however. I would have thought something was wrong.

Jyn Erso. My photoreceptors do not deceive me. [He might actually sound relieved to actually see her.]

[realists]

[ she stands slowly as he admits she's right -- of course she is -- and instead of forcing herself to crane her neck up and up, she steps back to stand on the seat.

she is still shorter than him, but now she won't break her neck looking at him. ]

You missed me. You like me. [ and no one is here to witness it. naturally. ]

[k_2so]

[He watches her as she stands up on the seat. His head drawing up a bit to keep a look at her face.] Do you feel better now? [He had to ask as soon as she was... not as short as before.]

[But her comment of him missing her. LIKING her. He makes a scoffing sound, head drawing up and glancing back the way he came, almost as if making sure no one was there.] Hardly.

[It's a lie. Well, some what of a lie.] You haven't been gone long enough to miss. [He looked back at her, head leveling again and voice ... softening a bit. His words spoken carefully, as if it explains that yes, he likes her.] You... gave me a blaster.

[realists]

You wanted one.

[ it wasn't out of the kindness and goodness she doesn't think she has in her heart that she gave it to him, it was instinct more than reason, but that was the simple truth of the matter. he wanted one, she had one. maybe it was preemptive guilt, she doesn't know. present guilt makes her squirm a little, shifting her weight from one foot to the other. ]

You have to say that you like me.

[k_2so]

It helped. [Is all he said about having wanted one. If she had not given it to him he might not have lasted as long as he did at the controls. This was as good of a 'thank you' as he can manage however.]

[At her 'demand' his head lifted again, and if he were one to cross his arms, they would be crossed right now.]

I do not have to say that I like you. It should be implied, seeing as I am still talking to you.

[ouzel]

[ From the doorway that Cassian enters the hangar he sees Jyn standing in the cockpit of the Rogue One and can't quite make out what's past that, though he does hear the words 'like you' and thinks, good. Jyn's made a friend.

Besides he's busy walking and trying to figure out how to write the private script he gave Yuuri so that it will self-replicate throughout their communication systems, which explains why he hasn't seen the network to realize that Kay is here in the first place. ]

Sorry, [ he says first because he knows he got distracted and probably should've gotten here a little faster, ] I think I'm almost finished I just...

[ And then he spots Kay.

And yells because ( !!!! ) ]

What? When?!

[realists]

[ she's going to make kay say it one day. if it kills her. which it might. but kay is saved from her being very stubborn by cassian's fortuitous arrival. he's so adorable and a little smile softens her expression. she's not about to get in the way to true love. ]

Surprise.

[k_2so]

[But it's IMPLIED! Why does he have to say it?]

[He hears Cassian however and shuffles, turning a bit more to see him there. The droids head lifts, and if he could smile there would be a smile there.]

Cassian...

[This is all he wanted, in the end. To find the other one alive and well. Organa had said, while he walked here, that the Mission was Completed. And here Cassian was. No other explanations were needed.]

A few hours ago. I just left orientation. Jyn was attracted to my brand of complaining over the network and I found the ship. You haven't missed much.

[HELLO CAPTAIN!]

[ouzel]

[ Saying these kinds of things are important, Kay.

Case in point: ]

This is amazing! [ Looking at Jyn. This is amazing, isn't it? Amazing and real? Cassian isn't even sure he understands how this is possible, considering.

He does stride over and beam up at Kay. ]

You're here! I'll get a grip in a moment. [ His brain is now going 500 klicks a parsec. ] I swear, I just.

You're here. And intact, yes?

[ He turns towards Jyn, grinning. ]

This is amazing.

[realists]

[ oh my god, sir, stop it. this is alarmingly adorable and she bites the inside of her cheek in order to keep herself from smiling. this is, of course, exactly how she imagined it happening when she texted cassian in the first place. ]

Yeah, it's amazing. Make him admit he likes me.

[ IT'S IMPORTANT OK ]

[k_2so]

[In all his programming and all the years he has been around Cassian, there is something about the mans excitement to see him that still has him taken back a bit. And honestly honored.]

[His programming might not be able to take all this. He watches Cassian looking up at him, right in front of him, full and whole and alive and happy to see him. He glances to Jyn as Cassian ask's if it's amazing or not, and as she says it's amazing.]

[He looks to the Captain again and raises a metal hand carefully, reaching up to pat his head, oh so very softly. Barely touching, as he doesn't want to hurt him. There there.]

Of course I am amazing. Take your time to digest it. And, so we are clear through your excitement, I will not admit to anything she demands.

[ouzel]

[ There's more laughter at that, because it's all so very Kay. ]

I may never have enough time to digest it my friend.

[ But then there's something about admitting he likes Jyn and Cassian frowns in confusion, looking from one to the other. ] Didn't you just say you liked her? When I came in?

[realists]

It's implied, [ jyn corrects. well, whines. it is heavily implied and she knows it's true and appreciates it, but she is also the most stubborn human being in a galaxy so. much like she won't give in to cassian's romantic endeavors, she won't give in to kay's implied friendship.

her arms cross over her chest, hip jutting out petulantly. ] I'm not an implied friend.

[k_2so]

You will have to make time. I am here and not going anywhere.

[And to Jyn, he glanced, head lifting again. He already said it, see? Cassian heard it. Implied... is basically saying as much!]

It is very heavily implied? That tends to be enough for Cassian.

[WELL. Now it's a GAME. How long can they go without him SAYING that he LIKES her? Who knows.]