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this was so unhinged of them truly

The funniest thing about this scene is that there is zero pre-communication about doing this bit, Obi-Wan just 100% flings himself into pretending that Qui-Gon is a notorious sadistic killer, like this horrible gremlin is faking LOOKING SICK at just the THOUGHT of what Qui-Gon might do if someone crossed him and Qui-Gon is playing right along, THESE TWO ARE THE WORST I LOVE THEM. (Star Wars: The Living Force | John Jackson Miller)

#star wars #the living force spoilers #jedi order #star wars novels #iconic chaotic duo #not quite aggressive negotiations

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So, I fucking loved The Living Force, I found it to be one of the most Jedi-positive books out there, and look I can't guarantee you that you'll feel the same way, this book only gets the Lumi stamp of approval, not the "you'll definitely love this as a fan of the Jedi" stamp of approval, so take that as you will. But this book took such care to give the Jedi Council members different fun personalities, that even when Saesee was a total grump, he was a funny grump and one who clearly dove right into helping people, that even when it was Qui-Gon who issued the challenge, the book showed it as an excuse for the Jedi Council members to take some time off to go do what they were choosing to do, that their good acts were their own, not Qui-Gon's. This book took such care to give moments to the Jedi discussing why they put their efforts where they did and showed that they all loved helping people, none of them felt this was beneath them for a moment, only that they felt they could help more people by doing their regular Council duties most of the time. The discussions they had weren't about castigating themselves, but about discussing where their balance should be, that their work as a Council was always seen as necessary, that they very much did need to look towards the future, but that they as individual Jedi sometimes needed a reason to do something more individual. Because of that good-faith feeling in the narrative, other things also came off really good-naturedly, like Ki-Adi-Mundi often was stilted or just did not understand the point of some of this ridiculousness, but he was never painted as uncaring, but instead very much came off to me like he was on the spectrum and that that was fine, it was part of the feeling of how each of these characters is allowed a different personality and allowed to see duty and the Force and their lives differently, that there was emphasis put on how the Council prized those differences because it helped make them stronger.

And the author clearly had an absolute blast writing Yarael and Even Piell especially, they were hilariously fun and there is SO MUCH FUNNY BANTER, like there's so much friendly teasing between characters, there's so many little moments that show these people care about each other and have fun with each other, that there's no doubt that this Council is full of life and light. I also really enjoyed Mace and Depa's dynamic, that it's clear he cared about her and still worried about her, but he trusted her to take care of herself, that Depa's part of the storyline was a bit more subdued in a lot of ways, but she was thoroughly competent and trusted to understand what she was getting into. Mace does fuss over her a bit in the end, but she's strong enough to stand up for herself and he takes it in stride because she's a Jedi Master now and knows what she's doing, that she's trusted to be right about what's going on and how this should be handled, as well as her deep care for the people she gets involved with around her.

The only real heads up I would give (other than to caution that the opening chapters might make you side-eye a bit, but I ask a little patience with the book) is that it's in a specific worldbuilding genre, that it's not really about the spiritual aspect of the Jedi Order worldbuilding, but instead more about administrative worldbuilding and the action plot. But if you're into that (and I was so into that because I love worldbuilding detail!) and into the Jedi Council being hilarious and getting time to basically take a vacation, then I hope you'll enjoy this book with me, too. I know what the interview from the author said, but honestly I felt none of that with the book, it felt like a story that really understood the increasing complexity of the galaxy around them and that there weren't any easy answers, that the future does matter, even if so too does the present, that what the Council does as a Council is vital to the good work the Jedi Order does, but that this provides them with the breathing space to balance it with their own individual ways of being a Jedi, which is simply giving them some breathing room and letting them flourish on their own!

#star wars #the living force #the living force spoilers #jedi order #pro jedi #i’m not finished but i’m loving this book

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His hands were steady.

A sad lil Crosshair animatic to go on the end of episode 3.11! I really enjoy character acting so I had a lot of fun with this. It was a devastating moment and I wanted to imagine the emotional reaction to it.

#the bad batch #the bad batch spoilers #tbb crosshair #i am in pain

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No but it's...

the way they naturally fall into eachother's roles when the other isn't there.

the instinctual head-tilt when Crosshair stabilized his rifle on Tech's shoulder, as if they'd done it a thousand times before.

It's the fact that Tech clearly told Phee all about his brother.

It's the sad, fond smile on Crosshair's face when Omega said Tech made her memorize all the plans ("of course he did").

It's the way Tech knew exactly where to look for that mirror.

#the bad batch #tbb crosshair #tbb tech #tbb spoilers #the bad batch spoilers #they are twins ur honor #the brothers ever

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my official apology for that sad hunter art, his siblings love him ok

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Here’s a Sleeping Hunter for your dash 😪

🤫 Don’t wake him u- wait.. what’s that!! It’s… ITS CROSSHAIR WITH A STEEL CHAIR!!!! 😭

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Echo’s facial expressions are the reason I am on this earth.

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trying my luck posting art here: the bad batch! i'm almost done with season two and im scared bc tech is my fav

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He was gifted Pack, and very happy.

#star wars #the clone wars #commander wolffe #baby

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STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH S03E05, The Return

#star wars #the bad batch #tbb hunter #tbb crosshair #the brothers ever

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Padawan haircuts / Padawan beads

✨🌙 ART LOG -> @404ama

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Passing relationships

#star wars #the clone wars #commander neyo #BABY #pretty art by others

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THEY'RE BACK !!!!!

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just a small scene i'm adding to episode 5

#star wars #the bad batch #fanart #tbb crosshair #tbb hunter #this is canon

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Yesterday’s episode was excellent. I knew there wasn’t going to be a happier reunion for Wrecker and Hunter with Cross and I think that’s a good thing. There’s so much pain, hurt and guilt on both sides. Hunter doesn’t know everything Cross went through and Cross doesn’t know everything Hunter has been through.

Cross thought joining the Empire, being a good soldier was what he should be doing. It was all he knew, even though he had his brothers. So he latched onto the one thing that he knew from his creation.

I don’t think things will go back to the way they were before, but maybe that’s for the best. Maybe they just need to be. Be there for one another. Just having him back I believe is enough for all parties involved.

Hunter admits he’s made mistakes. Some that definitely involve Cross. On the same side we know Cross has made his own mistakes, bad ones. That doesn’t make him a cruel person, that just means he’s human. We all make mistakes. Sometimes ones we wish we could take back.

Cross has changed. And is still continuing to do so. He is listening to Omega, followed her lead when before he would have dismissed it. And then Batcher. He says he’s not a fan, but look at the way he pets her or doesn’t mind her presence.

There is a silent understanding between Cross and Hunter now. And I think we will see that continue to evolve.

Now I only ask that you don’t kill Cross off you people! I will be so pissed!

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Bro you missed almost two seasons 🦉🦉🦉