#if it where in any other circumstances then i would accept bp keith! im really not against it

[keith-is-not-an-emo]

So I’ve been thinking about Black Paladin Keith, and the more I think about it the more I see it as being against canon.

No hate against Keith or why he CAN’T be the BP. Actually, I won’t even mention him personally in this post.

It’s just, from what we’ve seen from the show, everything that says that Keith should pilot Black, doesn’t matter (in canon).

The only and most foreshadowing detail we have for BP Keith is... well, Shiro, current BP, telling Keith to take his place. Now remember the whole “it’s the lion that chooses its paladin” and “such bond cannot be forced”. I really hope it’s still relevant in s3 and forward *winks at DW*.

Secondly, I don’t know where the whole “we are a team and make decisions together, everyone's opinion matters” Shiro’s thingie went. The two (2!!) instances where Shiro told Keith he should do it is when they’re alone. And I doubt he consulted with Lance, Hunk and/or Pidge beforehand. I mean, he didn’t even consult it with Keith!!

All that said, I’m not even counting Keith’s character and personality here 

So yeah, when I say it really goes against canon, I’m not exaggerating. And surprise, before I say “so yeah it’s clearly bad writing”, I actually think it will be the plot twist of the season? (”Black Paladin Allura, surprise!” shouts DreamWorks, to no one’s surprise). If it does end with BP Keith... well, it will really be bad writing. Not because I say so, but because it literally will be anti-canon.

My conclusion? If I trust the writers, Black Paladin Keith won’t be a thing.