To be honest, I have mixed feelings about headcanoning Tech staying up late instead of sleeping. Because:
1) Boi doesn't sleep, zombie Tech is kinda scary if you think about it. Imagine Hunter waking up in the Marauder and his brother is manoeuvring them through an asteroid ring while running on -45 hours of sleep and three cans of caf. Yeah, he'll panic.
2) This means that by the time he's died, he's lived his life more than his brothers (cuz you stay up, spend more hours awake than your brothers. I hope you catch my drift here. No?)
And this makes me sad, in a way.
Because he spent more time on his projects (probably) than interacting with his brothers. And I fear by the time they're old, they won't have any memory of him.
Or maybe this is just a reflection of my worries on growing old and being alone
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Itâs official, Iâve drawn Tech over 80+ times and had so many Tech Tuesdays! Below is the first time I ever drew him.
Since joining Star Wars fandom in its entirety over the last few years, I have met many friends, lost many friends but learned so much along the way. I am so proud of myself for pushing to strive to draw as much as possible and continue to grow.
I am forever grateful for the support and love you all have given me. Itâs so very appreciated.
This piece was a screenshot redraw of Tech from The Bad Batch season 2 trailer. I cannot wait to see what my little nerd does next. đ¤â¤ď¸
If Clones Had Spirit Animals (Clonetober #8) Found these Spirit Animals online and what they mean. I tried my best to come up with some. Please give my some ideas I should do for tomorrow or anytime this month. Thanks.
Wolffe: A Wolf (duh)
Cody: A Tiger (Powerful, courageous and strong-willed)
Obi Wan: A Turtle (wisdom, patience, and strength) most of the time unless he's around Anakin.
Rex: A Eagle (spirit, freedom, and self-expression) also (ambition, duty, fortitude, and willpower)
Tup: A Sloth (very relaxed and easygoing person)
Kix: A Spider (good planner) also (Â creativity, rebirth, being self-aware, and we're all connected)
Jesse, Fives, Hardcase, and Wrecker: A Monkey (intelligence, playfulness, and curiosity) also (mischievousness and trickster energy)
Fox: Not A "FOX" But A Slot (Â very relaxed and easygoing person) only when he has his doesn't have his coffee but A Camel (strong work ethic and stubborn attitude) when he DOES have his Coffee
Tech: A Squirrel (resourceful, flexible, and quick-witted)
I was challenged by @ashotofspotchka . So I did it.
The Prompt
Made this a Tech x Reader fic. I got inspired. And became a bit longer that intended.
I heard y'like Tech?? @eyecandyeoz @fallenrepublick (tag a fan!)
The Wedding
Well this was a right mess to be in. How had you even gotten into this situation? Oh of course⌠Cid. As much as you admired her, she was a tricky one. If not for her you would have never been invited to her salon, nor would you have met the most frustrating band of men youâd encountered. And their adorable little sister of course.
Had you not taken that job with them a few months ago, you would not have gotten to know them so well. Not been put in so many ridiculous situations and nearly losing your head. You wouldnât have that new scar across your thigh⌠and you wouldnât have grown to like them so much.
Damn it. Your mentor always told you not to get too attached to people, one never knew when they would find each other on opposite sides of the field so to speak. Casual acquaintances were one thing. Friendship was not a good idea. Anything more was downright dangerous. You told yourself it was alright to have a little affection for them. That it was alright to laugh and make jokes, to share a meal with them, to make them smile. That was alright⌠wasnât it?
You let out a sigh wishing the ceremony would soon be over. Not that it wasnât lovely. Of course it was. The venue was beautifully decorated, from the flowers to the guests, everything was stunning. A perfect picture of romance and love and devotion.
You usually detested weddings. There was one incident when you were young and⌠well it spoiled the idea of them to you. Though this was⌠actually rather nice. The group, you included, were tasked with providing security for the wedding as a favour to one of Cidâs associates. It was one of the more ridiculous missions⌠though even you had to admit, you cleaned up alright in a silken dress and heels. It had been a while since youâd had to go undercover and this was⌠well it was rather fun.
The downside of course had been seeing the boys in their suits. It wasnât good for your heart. If they looked a picture of badass intimidation in full armour, then the five of them in suits were just perfect.
Hunter even had his hair swept back, though it took you a second to recognise him without the bandana. Wrecker had been a little grumbly about feeling unprotected but was very pleased when you told him he was very handsome. Crosshair had rolled his eyes at first, but gotten very offended when you snatched his toothpick from his lips. Echo had a moment when he was finally dressed. Youâd been tying his bowtie when heâd let out a little huff and gave a small smile, saying he âfelt human again.â Your heart broke at these words because even with his brothers he still felt⌠lesser. You had been quick to assure him that he was more human than anyone you knew and that the prosthetics meant nothing on that. Seeing him puff up with pride again was worth nearly getting shot last week.
Even Omega had a pretty dress on and flats tied to her ankles with ribbons. You and she had picked a dress to match Hunterâs suit specifically, she looked up to her big brother so very much, you often thought he was more like a father really, but kept these thoughts to yourself for now.
The last one to join you was the one that affected you the most of course. Tech stepped out onto the landing platform looking like a million credits and like he should have a hot woman on each arm. Like he could make any woman swoon with just a wink.
Hot damn.
Of course he would not do such a thing, and was just looking around, observing the surroundings for possible points of attack, vulnerability and in general taking in the surroundings. As you were also meant be doing. Internally you swore and after drinking in his obliviously gorgeous self, youâd returned to praising the way Omega had pinned her hair without needing your help.
Tech had of course been one of the members of the self-proclaimed âBad Batchâ that you had found the most interesting. He always knew at least five facts about the planet or target or mission that the others didnât. Always reading, always observing. His eyes behind his goggles were never still. One could think him cold if they didnât look close enough. But he had a deep passion for knowledge, for technology⌠its no wonder he had chosen such a name. Practical. To the point. You liked that about him. You like quite a bit about him as you recently discovered. The way he could fix anything. The way his eyes lit up when he talked about learning new things. The way he was so damn efficient at his job, he knew the Havoc Marauder inside and out. The little smile when the two of you shared an inside joke. Or the way he rolled his eyes whenever one of his brothers exasperated him. The way he was always right there to help Omega over large stones or down the stairs of the ship. He was so thoughtful like that, despite not really talking about it.
Actually no. No, you didn't like that. It was just positive observations. Thatâs all. He was a colleague⌠maybe a friend. Maybe. There was nothing more to it, you told yourself. There wasnât anything meant in the little brushes of your fingers when you two passed items between each other. Or passed in the hold of the ship. Or when you were squashed together when hiding from Imps. He didnât think like that. Right?
Currently, you were standing on one side of the large room, waiting for the bride to arrive. On one side were you, Hunter and Crosshair, standing alongside the pews. On the other, was Omega, Echo, Wrecker and Tech. You wished Tech was on your side of the room, then he wouldnât be in your vision at least. Not that it meant anything! You were allowed to admire the handsome technician of course, but that's all it was. He certainly wasnât looking back at you every minute or so either. You were probably imagining it. You had to keep your eyes out for any breaches in security. Any guests acting strange. Certainly not staring at the drop-dead gorgeous clone in glasses across from you.
âFeeling alright, Feisty?â Hunter asked in a low whisper. You smirked at the nickname, apparently you had made an impression on them in the first mission when the client had gotten too mouthy. âYour heart rate is higher than usual.â He added, and you could hear definite amusement in his tone.
You pursed your lips together, trying not to smile from embarrassment. âIâm fine Hunter.â You replied out of the corner of your mouth. Another sweep of the venue with your eyes-- oh kriff Tech was looking your way. Your eyes met for just a second before you tore them away. You heard Hunter chuckle.
âYou sure?â He muttered, folding his arms,
âShut up, Hunter.â You retorted with a soft huff. He chuckled again and you felt your face grow hot. By the nine moons of Endor you wanted to run. It was then the music began and you steeled yourself. The ceremony was beginning.
It was lovely, really. Very sweet, lovely and romantic. The Togruta and his Twiâlek bride seemed very in love if the look on the groom's face was to be believed. He practically lit up like a beacon on seeing her. You had the brief thought... would anyone do that for you? Before immediately pushing it away. Those sorts of thoughts were dangerous. You were sure that it was going to be boring⌠but you couldnât help but get a little distracted when they began to say their vows.
â...my darling. There is so much I want to say to you. So much I have felt and left unsaid, I am sure you know just how I feel just by the way I look at you.â
Your eyes instinctively flicked to the otherside of the room. You glimpsed his eyes on you and was immediately caught in the depths of his soft brown eyes. The gentle and kind look you had seen many times, but thought nothing of. He was just kind, thatâs who he was. In this moment though-- you were sure there was⌠a little more to it.
â...It was not easy to let myself open up⌠to bring myself to acknowledge my feelings but in one moment I knew they were endless and unrelenting. I love you from the depth of my soul and I never want to be apart from youâŚâ
Oh hells⌠these vows were so saccharine sweet that normally you would be gagging⌠but these ones hit a little too close to home. You couldnât stop your eyes from being tugged toward the suited clone trooper opposite you, no matter how you forced them away, to scan the room for danger, they were always drawn back to him. Always him.
â...When I met you you were just so wild. Such a firecrackerâŚ!â
There was a laugh across the room and you almost jumped, reminding yourself you were in a crowd. Though none of them paid attention to you. Only one.
â...It was like seeing the sun for the first time, with you in my world colours were brighter, food was sweeter, I found myself longing for times when we could be together, even in the small momentsâŚâ
You recalled the times Tech and yourself had been together, doing maintenance, repairs, listening to the music through the entertainment channels. The little laughs, the simple things.
â...not everything was easy, and there has been so much dangerâŚâ
You remembered your last serious injury, the piece of twisted metal sticking out of your leg while you hauled ass back to the ship, firing behind you to cover the boys. The way Techâs eyes had become as big as moons when you finally collapsed, and they saw how bad the injury was.
â... but I always trusted you to get me through anything. I love you, my darling. With all my heart, and soul and with every beat of my heart and breath in my body. I will be yours even after all the stars in the galaxy burn out.â
You had been unable to tear your gaze from Techâs for the last minute or so and you could feel your face burn. It was only when the vows were done and the bride and groom kissed, their hands wrapped together in a red ribbon and the other guests clapped in support that you snapped out of your little reverie. You joined, half-heartedly in the applause but you felt⌠strange. You really wanted this mission to be over. Or a drink. Yeah, a drink would be good.
He always assumes everyone is just as smart as him. When it comes to the "smart one" of the group, you often find these characters will get irratated or exasperated with the other members of the team, for not knowing something or not lestoning. And then they end resorting to "dumbing down" thinks to make it easier for people to understand.
Tech isn't like that he says it as it is and when people (ie Wrecker) don't understand, he's generally surprised. As though his things his team are just as clever as him and should understand. But he doesn't get frustrated, no, no. Insted he just Shrugged it off and carries on with what he was doing.
So I guess what I'm trying to say is. I like Tech because he's humble (in his own way) , smart and always believes in the intelligence of his quad, (even if he can be a bit tactless at timesđ )
