Once I bite. I never let go. Jagiya.

ugh. per my last reblog ofc when randy goes to the hospital and they tell him the bullet went clean through and there's not much to worry about he's disappointed. hoped maybe that they'd have to put him under and surgically remove the proof of benson from his body. maybe even just let him go home, let the skin grow over the bullet in his shoulder and leave him infected and wounded for the rest of his life. of course not, of course the bullet was only with him for a split second before tearing a larger wound out of him in its wake, of course thatd be the only proof of that day he'd have left, the only physical wound of bensons he'd ever bear. a shiny dark pink smudge on his pale skin, almost kind of looks like an eraser

In the movie of course Benson is kind of like Randy’s super fucked guardian angel but I would like to suggest ☝️ pre-canon Randy being Benson’s (much more low key) guardian…..angel is a strong word. Guardian coworker. Benson maybe being one of Randy’s nicer coworkers, and Randy returns the favor. Not protecting Benson exactly, because that’s not something Benson needs or that Randy could give. But trying to protect his peaceful existence, if that’s something Randy also assumes Benson has. Taking little things off his workload. Doing extra prep before they switch duties in the kitchen, takes care of some of Benson’s closing tasks if he has the time. Offers to cover his shift when he requests a day off. Things Randy kind of does for everyone, but makes a particular point of doing it for Benson, because he wants to feel like whatever kindness Benson shows him is earned. Remembers Benson’s go-to order for his comped meal and makes it just ahead his dinner break. I think Randy’s got a real sense of loyalty, and with the little look they share over Chris’ shoulder, I think Benson might have been someone he feels that for. Which also maybe contributes later to his unwillingness to say Benson’s dangerous. To him saying “he’s a nice guy.” Because that is who Benson has been to Randy every other day. And I think Randy would not want Benson to think that was going unnoticed.