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This is gonna be a fun world to play in. 🥹

Meet Our Founder: Calixte Sey!

Calixte has always been passionate about animal husbandry and from a young age was drawn to the creatures of the galaxy! She sports every scar with pride as they remind her of the beauty of all the animals she has interacted with throughout her life.

As an adult she decided to channel that passion into uniting the sentient and non-sentient beings of the galaxy into the purest union: creature assisted occupational and behavioral therapy.

As soon as the Clone Rights and Personhood Act was signed into law, she knew where the Force was guiding her and immediately began working for establish Pets 4 Vets to support the troopers who fought so valiantly for the Republic!

#p4v au #tcw au #tbb au #clones #the clone wars #the bad batch

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So well said! 🥹 Agreed on all counts!

And so much love and admiration to @meme-force-99 💕

Before TBB Ends...Regardless of HOW it Ends...I've Got to Say Something...

In 2021, TBB was released, and over the last few years, it's grown to mean a lot to me. Not just the stories, the storytelling, the characters whom we've fallen in love with and hope to see more of someday, whose stories we've learned important lessons from, but how it profoundly affected my life.

And it is something I am incredibly grateful for.

Regardless of how the show ends, if it's something I'm going to love or be totally heartbroken over and hate, I'm so glad it happened and went on this journey.

For one, it gave me the plug to start writing. Writing was always a dream of mine but it wasn't until I discovered fanfiction, because of TBB, that I actually realized it. I had this idea of writing and thought I'd never really be able to accomplish that. The show enabled me to move past that and I've been able to be enflamed by my love for writing. It brings me so much happiness. No other show pushed me to write like this one.

Secondly, my writing has allowed me to touch and interact with people. I can't tell you how much it means to me and how thrilled I am to hear and learn my work has touched you in some way. I'm humbled by your words and taking the time to actually read and appreciate what I've written.

Thirdly, I've gone on so many adventures, crazy amazing adventures because of what other brilliant minds I met through the show have written. There are SO many great stories that just hit me so.....I was touched by your stories that you wouldn't have written if you hadn't watched the show!

Lastly, but CERTAINLY not the least, I have made SO many friends and writing buddies because of this show. It has connected me to so many cool people that I otherwise may never have found. I've grown really close with some of you, while others, though we may not be friends per say, I hope we can someday. In the meantime, I will admire your work from here. You guys mean so much to me and I can't even begin to express how wonderful it's been getting to know you over the past few years. The fun experiences we've shared, the theories, the stories, all of it. I am not putting this as well as it was in my head so please forgive that.

This includes but isn't limited to: @eclec-tech @photogirl894 @apocalyp-tech-a @lizartgurl @jedipoodoo @arctrooper69 @carolinetano7567 @trapezequeen @ghostofskywalker @masterjedilenaaa @ladysongmaster @moonstrider9904 @klmwrites @techs-stitches @ovaa-bi-bia @frostycatblr-fandom-files @imabeautifulbutterfly @sverdgeir @oceansssblue @marvel-starwarsfangirl @jedi-hawkins

How about you? What are you guys grateful for? Reblog and share what TBB meant to you!

Copy and paste the red as your header and let's see how many people we can get so share their stories!

I will end with no other quote than this!

"With love comes loss; it's part of the deal. Sometimes it hurts, but in the end, it's all worth it. There's no greater gift than love."

#the bad batch

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"That's okay. I like a challenge."

I've been wanting to draw adult Omega for a while now and today the idea finally came!

#aaahhhhh gorgeous!! #omega #the bad batch #tbb fanart #omega fanart #tbb omega

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So listen...

You might get notifications that I started following you, but I was following you before or at least you thought I was, LOL. Here's the deal. I don't remember all the usernames of the peeps I follow, and sometimes my dash gets blown up with a bunch of posts, all from the same blog, about other fandoms, and I'm a crotchety old lady who only wants to see stuff about The Clone Wars and The Bad Batch.

So when I see a blog posting other stuff, I unfollow. I do filter tags, but a lot of stuff isn't tagged, or I can't cover every single tag of everything else, haha. So it's just the easiest way for me!

But then, when I see a fun post that's TCW/TBB related, I'll follow that blog.

So if I follow and unfollow you multiple times, it's because I can never remember usernames and am only here for clone goodness. ;)

Nothing personal!

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Fanfic writers are like crows. If you give them treats (comments) they will bring you shiny things (fanfic)

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Yaaaaassss!

I’m excited for the Jesse x Reader fluff I’ve got going for this! 🥹

Can’t wait to see what everyone else writes!

Pets 4 Vets Service Animals Masterlist

PFP is Gregor with a service strill by @cobaltbeam

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*Introduction*

In the year following the fall of Palpatine, the Clone Rights and Personhood Act ushered in the age of clones integrating into civilian life.

While Right To Love Matchmaking Services was helping troopers find their way in love, many troopers still found the transition to regular life from combat challenging.

And so Pets 4 Vets was born. P4V Service Pet Services helps clone troopers find forever friends to help them acclimate to their new civilian lives and to assist with the scars of war; both visible and invisible.

Pets 4 Vets is a nonprofit organization, proudly funded by the senate with notable senators such as Padmé Amidala, Riyo Chuchi, and Mon Mothma volunteering time and funds to the cause!

Submit your fics!

Submission Requirements • How To Submit • Meet the Founder • Ideas and Suggestions

#the bad batch #the clone wars #tbb fanfic #tbb fanfiction #tbb fic #tcw fanfic #tcw fic #tcw fanfiction #clone fluff #tbb au #tcw au

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Wrecker is fine btw after last episode :)

#hottie mctottie #wrecker fanart

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😭🥹😍

PRECIOUS!!!

Fireside Confessions

Commander Mayday x GN!Reader — Rated M 💘— 900ish Words

Summary: Between missions, you and Commander Mayday share a quiet moment in a cozy cabin, and the L-word slips out for the first time.  Warnings: Nothing major… just some slight angst due to a secret relationship. But this is mostly just fluffy, and post-coital cuddling & kissing (nothing explicit is mentioned, just heavily implied adult activities.) 

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Two days. 

That was all the shore-leave clones were allotted while out on campaign… and only if circumstances permitted a break between missions.  

That gave Mayday two days to relax and unwind, and to catch up on sleep and rest. And it only gave the two of you 48 hours to hide away and enjoy each other’s company without fear of prying eyes. 

So you planned ahead and made sure that the two of you could make the most of every minute you had together. And you splurged. The credits didn’t matter, not when it came to Mayday. You wanted nothing but the best for him, and you did what you could to give him all the comfort and luxury that was denied to him on a daily basis. 

But there never seemed to be enough time. That was one of the many, many things you could not give him. 

By the time you arrived at the luxurious private cabin you had reserved, 40 hours remained until you both had to report back for duty. You were keenly aware of the time but, Mayday was quite eager to catch up with you and managed to take your mind off the chrono as soon as you you were alone. 

Now that the two of you were thoroughly reacquainted, you laid quietly in the plush bed, wrapped up in Mayday’s embrace and gazing out at the crackling fireplace across the room. 

Your mind was at peace, temporarily distracted from all your worries by his warm embrace. He curled himself around you, one arm beneath you and the other draped over your waist as he held you close. 

You would be happy to spend every spare moment of your life like this, you thought idly as his hand slowly stroked up and down over your side. His large hand settled on your hip and he squeezed gently, before breaking the comfortable silence.

“This is becoming dangerous. All this sneaking around in expensive hotels…” he murmured and sighed deeply. You froze in his arms, a sinking feeling settling in your stomach as you waited for him to finish his thought. 

“…I could get used to this sort of lavish treatment,” he chuckled and leaned into you, brushing his lips over the back of your neck. “You’re spoiling me.”

“Hah, well, it’s the least I can do,” you chuckled as relief flooded your body and you relaxed against him again. 

“The least you can do? What do you mean?”

“Well… I—”

The words caught in your throat. You wanted to tell him how much he meant to you, just how happy he made you and how much you loved spending time with him. But you could never get the words out. So instead, you treated him to nice hotel rooms and delicious room service and hoped that would be enough… that he would understand. 

“—I just wish I could give you more, y’know?”

“More?”

You felt Mayday shift behind you. He withdrew his arm from beneath your body and made room behind you, pulling you flat onto your back. The firelight bathed half his face in golden light, illuminating his burrowed brow as he looked down at you.

"I don’t need more,” he shook his head slightly, “I’d be perfectly happy curled up in a sleeping bag out in the forest, so long as you’re with me.” 

“I—I know but… You deserve more. And all I can offer you is sneaking around in hotel rooms. So they may as well be nice.” 

You huffed a quiet laugh, trying to play it off as a lighthearted joke, but Mayday didn’t seem amused. 

His frown relaxed and his eyes softened, while his warm hand moved to cup your face. 

“You’re all I need,” he said quietly, all while his thumb traced light circles over your cheek.

Despite the soft tone of his voice, his statement left no room for doubt or hesitation. 

You were still processing that revelation when he continued.

“I love you.”

You blinked up at him, unable to move or breathe under the weight of those words. When you didn’t respond, his hand stilled and his expression shifted to a more guarded look. 

“You don’t have to say anything. I just want you to know that—”

“I love you too, May,” you cut him off and covered his hand with your own.

A small crooked smile curved his lips as his eyes darted over your face. When his gaze settled over your lips, he leaned down and kissed you gently. It was such a delicate thing—you were sure he’d never kissed you so softly before. 

He didn’t say anything after your lips parted, instead just silently pulled you back into his arms and rolled the two of you over, leaving you laying on top of him. You laid your head over his heart and listened to his steady heartbeat, letting the slow rise and fall of his chest lull you ever closer to sleep.

But there was still something nagging at the back of your mind…something he had said…

“May?” you asked quietly, unsure if he was still awake or not. When Mayday hummed in response, you continued. “If it’s all the same to you, I’d like to stick with hotel rooms instead of a sleeping bag out in the forest.”

He laughed brightly, the sound rumbling deep in his chest beneath you. You peeked up at him, eager to catch a rare glimpse of his big smile, and you were not disappointed. 

“Fine by me, as long as you’re there with me,” he said with a beaming smile. 

Thank you to @/dystopicjumpsuit for the banners & @/saradika for the dividers!

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#mayday fluff #mayday #tbb mayday

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Tech

#Effortlessly suave #tbb tech #the bad batch #tech fanart

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truly felt the spirit of a victorian man possessing my body the second echo took his helmet off

#the bad batch #tbb spoilers

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*throws credits in the air* you're so talented 🥹 *slides away*

Thank you that's really kind 😊 I'll pass them on. I'm sure your credits will be spend wisely this time

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falling to my knees begging for fives crumbs

Instructions unclear, I drew thighs

#Fives fanart #hot damn

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See you later✨

#gorgeous #tbb rex #rex fanart #captain rex #tbb fanart #captain rex fanart

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awwww yeah 😍

I'm virtually finished with the Hunter fic and was thinking of writing a Jesse piece for a lil AU that some peeps put together. I love that this big boy is getting some love. 🥹

Jesse Snippet to validate my hard work

So, after rereading the latest scene I wrote, I came to the (fortunate for you, unfortunate for me) conclusion that this WIP is quickly going from a 10k to a 15k fic.

Send help, I done screwed myself with this one XD

ANYWAYS, snippet bc DANG IT I WORKED HARD ON THIS

You sighed silently, choosing instead to finish tending to his wound. Knot the last stitch. Cut the string. Place the needle and thread on a sterile tray. Wipe the wound with an antiseptic wipe. Grab a bacta patch- “Doc.” You jumped, startled out of the instructions you’d known since the beginning of your medical training. “Yeah?” Jesse turned to face you fully, head moving away from the bacta patch you held. “Why did you push me away?” You glanced down at the floor, afraid that if you met his eyes, you’d find anger and condemnation.

I'M LITERALLY GOING TO DIE, THIS FIC IS GOING TO BE THE DEATH OF ME

(tagging: @aknightreaderr @kometqh @sleepingbeauty21 @littlemissmanga @freesia-writes - if you want to be added to the taglist, feel free to ask! <3)

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✨️ calling all Star Wars fans ✨️

Hello there tumblr!

While we Star Wars fans are anxiously waiting for the bad batch finale, I could use your help! In fact...

I am currently in the process of writing my master's thesis. My research is about age & Star Wars characters. The research is trying to investigate whether there is a difference in fans of different ages liking or disliking certain characters that appear throughout Episodes 1-9. The survey takes about 5-10 minutes to complete, is completely anonymous, and you must be 18+ to participate.

It would be ✨️ wizard ✨️ if you could share it with your friends, parents, siblings, or any other Star Wars fans you might know! Or even just reblogging this post for others to discover here on Tumblr 😊

It would mean the world (or galaxy hehe) if you would fill it out. If you did THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU, ALWAYS! ✨️✨️✨️

#the bad batch #tbb #star wars #the clone wars #star wars sequels #star wars prequels #star wars OT

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*ahem*

Me toooooo?! 😍

Jesse Snippet bc i have 0 self-control

We're at a solid 8,064 words, so enjoy another snippet of Jesse ;)

“No concussion, so that’s something.” You put down the flashlight and picked up the wipes. “Now for a look at your head.” Jesse shook his head. “I’m good, thanks.” He tried to stand, but you pushed him right back down, fury at being ignored bubbling over. “Lieutenant Jesse, either you sit here willingly, or you sit here with handcuffs. Take your pick,” you snarled. He raised a brow at you, as if daring you to cuff him. “Give me a reason,” you started as you pulled the handcuffs out from your belt, “please, I’m begging you, give me a reason to forcibly detain you in the medbay.” He paused for a moment, weighing his options between escape and containment, but angrily huffed in defeat. “Good choice,” you muttered.

@kometqh @aknightreaderr @sleepingbeauty21

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Thank you sooooo much. 🥹 I have so so so enjoyed your comments and reblogs along the way! I tend to re-read stuff that people are interacting with, and this was particularly warm and fuzzy. 🙈 I LOVE writing the family dynamic. Especially with Fives there too. 😭 glad this brought some enjoyment to your day! 💕

Chapter 35: Completion (THE END)

During the Clone Wars, the Bad Batch is tasked with a variety of missions across the galaxy. An unexpected addition to their team throws a wrench in the mix, particularly for Tech, who finds a particular connection with this disillusioned Padawan-turned-mechanic named Vel throughout the events in this action-adventure romance. COVER ART BY @zaana!!

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Author's Note: I JUST CAN'T STOP WITH THESE TWO! ;) But I feel content with where it has landed, and I suppose I could always add more down the road. But for now, we'll wrap it up with a sweet little bow and send you off feeling all warm and fuzzy. ;)

“Hi guys!” Wrecker yelled, stumbling as he kicked off his boots and barreled into the room. “Oooo, Vel, it smells delicious in here!” 

Hunter soon followed, wearing one of the locals’ hats that made him look even more rugged along with the beard he now sported. “I wrapped some fresh steaks and put them in the chest freezer out back,” he announced, pulling the hat off of his tousled head of hair and hanging it in the entryway. 

“I’m pretty sure he stole something out of it too,” came Echo’s surly voice, though his pale face was curved by a warm smile as he squeezed through the door. 

“Well hello everybody,” Vel laughed, glancing at the wall chrono. “We just finished dinner; thought no one was coming!”

“We’re not here for dinner!” announced Fives, piling into the cottage behind Echo. The living room had been arranged to accommodate as many people as possible, and once Crosshair had sidled in and shut the door behind him, it felt absolutely full in the best way. Other clones had come to Bendego as well, but their visits were more occasional and always planned.

“Alrighty then!” she responded cheerfully, still immediately beginning to rummage in the kitchen for a large serving platter, where she began to assemble every acceptable snack and finger food they had in the house. 

Wrecker clapped Tech across the back and pulled him into a giant hug, whispering none too quietly, “So, did you do it yet?” 

“No, Wrecker, and do keep your voice down,” Tech answered, flustered. “I told you – you all have to do your part first.”

“Ohhhh, oh right,” Wrecker said, beaming ear to ear. “I’m just so proud of you.” He ruffled Tech’s hair with his knuckles, earning a squawk of protest as well as an under-the-breath chuckle from Crosshair, who had nestled himself in his favorite corner chair immediately. 

Vel had been surprised by how much she enjoyed playing host. Perhaps as someone who had never felt welcomed or sufficient, it was a way for her to love and serve others generously, to ensure that they always had the impression that they were valued and a joy to have around. But whatever the cause, she always felt content with a full home. Granted, she was just as content to be cuddled up with Tech on the couch, watching the trees fade to black outside as evening gave way to night… They were both wonderful in their own way. So as she perched on the armrest next to Tech, gazing around at the faces of her beloved family, she couldn’t resist a misty-eyed smile as she considered how drastically different their lives all were now as compared to before. 

“Psst – get up, di’kut,” Echo whispered, elbowing Fives in the side. The two of them were taking up the other seats on the plush sofa beside Tech, and apparently Fives had just been volunteered to give Vel a proper place to sit.

“You get up!” Fives laughed, jabbing his brother right back. “Alright! Alright…” he caved in the face of Echo’s scomp arm, which was cocked and ready to deliver a much sharper poke at any continued protest. Fives hauled himself to his feet, muttering a fond insult under his breath as Echo scooted over to take his place, beckoning Tech to follow so that Vel could sit beside him. A steady stream of muttered threats and insults about the nerve of these disabled war veterans and their sense of entitlement followed him all the way to his new seat – a wooden chair pulled up from the dining table. 

“Aww, the battle-hardened ARC trooper’s backside is too delicate for the harshness of a wooden chair,” Crosshair needled, at which Echo laughed delightedly. 

“Yeah, Fives – not such a hard-ass now, are you?” he joined in, watching Fives’ determined effort to hide his smirk behind a squinting look of disdain. 

“Ahh, your mother’s a droid,” he said dismissively, making a hand gesture at Echo that effectively ended the conversation, as they were both snickering too hard to speak further.

“Alright…” Hunter spoke up, his sergeant voice making an appearance. “Everyone quiet down. You all ready?” 

Vel’s eyes snapped quickly from Hunter to Tech, a quizzical expression on her face. Tech shifted uncomfortably, and as he moved his hand to rest on his knee, she could have sworn she saw his fingers tremble. There was a palpable tension in the room, some kind of tightly-strung sensation that she couldn’t ignore. She slipped a hand over his, trying to entice him to look at her or give any hint as to what was going on. 

“Ready for what?” she asked aloud, unable to hold back her curiosity as she looked from face to face.

“You’ll see,” Crosshair said quietly, eyes flickering lazily to her before returning to Hunter, who cleared his throat, then rose to his feet and stood right in front of her and Tech. He held a small wooden box in his hands.

“I pledge my support and my protection, my encouragement and my help, however the two of you may find yourselves in future need. I wish upon you all the happiness in the world and the deepest fulfillment in every future endeavor,” Hunter said, clearly having rehearsed it a number of times judging by the theatrical voice in which he delivered it. He nodded curtly, then passed the wooden box to Crosshair and returned to his seat. 

Vel looked around the room, thoroughly confused, but everyone else had a knowing grin on their faces that was starting to make her mad. She turned to Tech, nudging him in the side with her elbow, and he finally turned to face her. It was a shock to see the undeniable nervousness on his face, but before she could ask about it, he softened into an affectionate smile, reaching a hand up to touch her cheek and then pressing a finger to his own lips, tilting his head back to the center of the room, where Crosshair had assumed Hunter’s position. 

“I too pledge my support and protection, encouragement and help… Depending on the–” 

“Crosshair,” Hunter growled.

“However the two of you may find yourselves in future need,” Crosshair continued, casting Hunter a snarky glance before returning his gaze to Tech and Vel. His snide expression faded a little, a seriousness taking its place as he looked back and forth between the two of them. “And I wish upon you a peaceful life, enjoying each other and the land you now call home.” Before he sat, he handed the wooden box to Wrecker, where it virtually disappeared in a single hand of his as he leapt eagerly to his feet. 

“And I pledge my support and protection and encouragement and help! Howsoever the two of you might need,” he said, booming voice shaking the delicate little plant pots scattered across shelves here and there. “And I wish that you both would have the most fun, er, I wish upon you the most fun, and lots of adventure, and all the nerdy stuff you both love… in huge amounts!” He beamed with pride at the two of them, as though he were somehow responsible for all that had transpired, and shoved the wooden box at Fives before lumbering back to his seat. 

“What are you all…” Vel began slowly, their uncharacteristically meaningful words and serious expressions whirling in her mind. 

“All will be clear in a moment, my love,” Tech murmured into her ear, lifting up an arm to wrap around her. She snuggled against his side, nervous and tingly, bewildered and intrigued, as Fives spoke in front of them now.

“I pledge to you my support and protection, my encouragement and help, and whatever else. And I wish upon you all the hot sex and–”

“Kriff, Fives,” Echo grumbled, palming his face with a hand, although Crosshair was thoroughly pleased. 

“Hey! I mean it, you old prude!” Fives said indignantly, “Besides, I have the box. So shut it.”

Vel laughed, completely perplexed but thoroughly enjoying the show. Tech let out a deep sigh, shaking his head minutely as though he were disappointed. 

“ANYWAY,” Fives continued, casting one last authoritative look at Echo, “All the hot sex AND deep friendship and the ability to laugh with each other even in the thick of it.” He nodded once, pleased with himself, then threw the box at Echo’s face, where he barely caught it before it smacked him in the cheek. Tech spluttered his disapproval at the act as Fives sat and Echo stood before them. 

“Alright. I wish you both. No, wait. I KNOW, Fives! I pledge my support and my protection, my encouragement and my help, however the two of you may find yourselves in future need. I wish upon you shared adventures that bring you closer together, appreciation for the simple things in life, and a commitment to and appreciation for one another that never fades.”

Echo handed Tech the box amid a few playful “aww” sounds from the peanut gallery, then plopped back into his seat. Tech gazed down at the wooden box – a small rectangle with a smooth, unfinished surface – and took a long, deep breath. Vel looked at him intently, heart pounding in her chest. He moved deliberately, sitting up straight and turning his body toward her, fidgeting with the piece in his hands for a moment before becoming still. He opened the box, fishing out a delicate, dark-colored chain that led to an elegantly-carved wooden pendant. It was a light, creamy color that, upon closer inspection, had tiny specks of red and dark brown scattered throughout, and it had been whittled into graceful curves that wound around and through each other with impossible intricacy. Tech held it up between them, lifting his amber eyes to Vel’s as he spoke. 

“May you please hold out your hand?”

She promptly complied.

“Vel, it is an established fact that I love you,” Tech began, cupping her hand in his and lowering the wooden pendant into it. She brushed a thumb across the cool, smooth surface before looking back to him as he continued, taking her other hand in his as well. “I had been wrestling with an unsettling inability to accurately express the depth of this sentiment, until a discussion in the village square introduced me to the Bendegoan bonding ceremony, which is a similar concept to what is practiced on many other planets, sometimes called marriage or lifelong commitment or irrevocable partnership. Regardless of the title, I was sufficiently pleased with the magnitude of such a ceremony, and desired to invite you – and our extended family – into it.”

Words were nowhere to be found as Vel swallowed hard, eyes glistening at all the implications of his words. 

“The ceremony consists of declarations of support and well-wishes from your closest companions. It is then followed by the presentation of a handcrafted token of commitment and significance.” His eyes dropped to her hand, where the gorgeous piece of wood lay. “I carved this from the specific tree that so captured your attention on Kashyyyk. The red spots may be familiar to the eye. That was the moment you first began to let your guard down, and the curiosity and wonder I observed has captivated me ever since.”

Wrecker made a fake snoring sound that was promptly turned into a grunt at the whack of Hunter’s hand on his head. Tech rolled his eyes, shaking his head and looking at Vel with a small smirk. 

“I suppose I can share more about the significance at a later time. At present, the only remaining component is your response to my proposition. In case my apparent long-windedness has caused you to forget,” he said, a sparkle in his eyes, “I am asking you to commit yourself to me, and I to you, as long as we both shall live, in a shared bond of love and affection.” 

“I would love that,” Vel managed to choke out, her voice squeaky and eyes misty with the overwhelming joy of all that was playing out before her. 

“I may be incorrect but I am under the impression that you need to say ‘yes’.”

“Oh come on, Tech!” It was Hunter now whose exasperated tone caused a wave of chuckles to echo throughout the group. 

“It is apparent that my humor needs additional refinement,” Tech murmured to Vel, as she whispered “yes” and pulled him in for a hug, burying her face in his neck. A chorus of approval soon followed, and when they pulled apart, Tech carefully fastened the pendant’s chain behind the graceful column of her neck, brushing his fingers lightly across it where it lay beneath the divot of her collarbone. 

“Now we party!!” Wrecker announced triumphantly, and cacophony ensued. Apparently there was an abundance of fancy treats they had gathered from the villages – all kinds of sweet specialties reserved for special occasions – and they bustled about to clear the table and fetch them from the outdoor freezer. After a passing wallop on the back and a thumbs-up from Fives, Tech looked back to Vel, caressing her cheek with the backs of his fingers. 

“You’re really stuck with me now,” she said with a quiet laugh.

“That is precisely and indefinitely where I desire to be,” he answered, tipping her chin with a gentle hand and kissing her with his whole heart.

artwork by @vimse!

One last note -- the necklace was just something I found on Etsy; I didn't create it in any way. :)

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