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tsireyasyawntu · 7 months

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when memories snow

ahsoka tano x fem! reader

synopsis: an unexpected person pays you a visit , and it changes things for good.

authors note: no authors note, just some ‘soka angst<3

the dim light from your porch’s lamp shined precisely in the crack between ahsoka’s aching skin and the coarse fabric of her dark cloak. Her blue eyes creased under the brighter light, body shaking— hand queasy as she rose it to the familiar wooden door.

The pounding of her heart in her chest was so loud, it was almost the only thing she could hear. Her breaths were heaving- as if she had ran here. sweat coating every inch of her beautiful orange skin while she stare holes into the wood before her.

She could hear shuffling inside, she could make out the small giggles you made from what she assumed to be a book you were reading— you loved books. romance books. ahsoka remembered specifically finding them for you while she was on her missions when she was a Padawan, always thinking of you and how you would react to such a silly book. She never understood how you could read those things, how the words of the love story could affect you so deeply. She would never forget the flushed laughs you released, the cute tint of pink on your skin.

She shook her head- dissolving such silly thoughts of you. Those days were over, long gone for good.

The small hum of an all too familiar tune echoing off the walls sent her hard into a spiral, basically leaping out of her chest.

ahsoka allowed her eyes to shut for a short moment, reminiscing to the old tune.

When Ahsoka would tell you about the nightmares that would plague her sleep— you would comfort her, tell her everything would be okay. You’d sing a small tune- the tune that your mother would sing you when you were small. she remembers you saying how it stuck with you- how it had become something you sang when you were content, calm. when you were with someone you loved.

a frown molded onto ahsoka’s lips, brows furrowed in sorrow. Realization that she had left. Not just her master, but the order— and you. god- what was she thinking? Greif flooded her.

Ahsoka new that when she walked away, that it would include everything about her past life. but, she didn’t want you to be apart of her past life. she wanted you to be apart of her life now- To be with her.

with a shaky sigh, ahsoka straightened her back and blinked her sorrowful eyes- bravely knocking twice on your door.

The soft hums came to a stop, shuffling could once again be heard— but, this time, it was approaching the door.

apprehension flooded Ahsoka’s body, mind running miles at the thought of what you might look like sought her out. She hasn’t laid her blue eyes on you since you both were fourteen- four years ago. Surely you were to be different- older, perhaps taller- and no doubt in her mind, more beautiful.

footsteps approached the door echoed off the skull of her head, a nervous flush flying through her chest when she saw the door handle turn— and stop stopped when you pulled open the door.

You weren’t much taller- perhaps an inch or two- your hair was longer, much longer— your features had matured, your lips had grown, your eyelashes finally fit your face, god. you were everything she wanted— you were better than she imagined you would be, even all these years later.

though, the look on your face whooshed her thoughts away. It was one of confusion- shock, too. Bewilderment, anger, sadness- but, mostly, the deep sorrow of your eyes resembled those of whom missed someone dear to them.

silence ate at her skin like infectious bugs, gnawing down at her flesh painfully as the thick air between you both made her ears ring.

your eyes scanned her face suspiciously, as if she wasn’t there- as if perhaps she was a hologram, or a clone. someone else- someone similar.

“Ahsoka?” you asked skeptically, still holding the door handle. You stared at her in disbelief, almost denial- had you not thought you’d ever see her again?

she couldn’t find it in herself to reply to you— her throat suddenly as drained of moisture as the lonesome planet Tatooine. Your eyes slowly widened when the realization that she was indeed, truly standing before you after all these years.

before she could blink or even breathe— she felt two all too familiar arms wrap around her. Ahsoka’s eyes blew wide, surprised by the sudden full-body contact of your form on hers, your head in the crook of her neck. She hasn’t realized how much she really did miss you until now.

Your scent, your touch, your smile and voice— you were like a missing dream. Hesitantly, she wrapped her shaky arms around your body, scared- as if you were going to vanish.

the embrace that held you two together was long- silent, deep, filled with many unsaid words spilling out from hidden spaces inside you both.

You only pulled back to look at her face. Gosh, she was beautiful. so beautiful you couldn’t believe she was real.

“maker, ahsoka. I.. i thought you were..” you shut yours eyes, sighing deeply and shaking your head. “are you okay? do you need anything?” you asked through heavy thoughts— opening your confused eyes and blinking many times before trailing them across the Togruta’s face. Ahsoka didn’t say anything, her lips parted lightly while she stare at your face as you spoke, as you moved.

“i— what am i— come in, please.” you ushered, your own wobbly hand reaching for hers and delicately leading her inside your longtime home.

you shut the door behind her, shooing your loth cat, Noni, out of the way as she tried to rub herself against ahsoka’s boots out of familiarization.

Ahsoka didn’t sit on your couch until you did, tossing some messy pillows out of the way in order to clear a space for her.

you didn’t know where to start— what to and not to ask, what to and not to do, where to look and where to begin.

You took a moment to take her in, her lekku have grown longer, she finally grew into her big features, her lips were as beautiful as you remember, her eyes as alluring as they were all those years ago— still so you could get lost in them.

“you… don’t have to talk, ‘soka. not if you don’t want to. we can just.. wait.” you whispered, watching her lost eyes scavenge over your hand on hers.

“wait however long you need.”

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that-gay-jedi · 1 year

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Skysolo where initially Luke is just flirting with Han whenever Han tries to hit on Leia so he'll stop creeping his sister out but then Han and Luke both, gradually and with dawning horror, realize they actually like it, and Han goes into bi panic meanwhile Luke is just in a tizzy bc "OH NO my taste in men is terrible!"

#skysolo #luke skywalker #han solo #oh no #queer star wars

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finduscore · 10 months

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this has 100% been done before but here is my take on this famous scene but with luke instead of leia 🌈✨

#skysolo #luke skywalker #han solo #hanluke #comic #star wars #fanart #queer star wars #star wars fanart #my art #art #luke skywalker fanart #han solo fanart

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fangirlingindefinitely · 2 years

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Late-night studying

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queeruscant · 11 months

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Name: Sister Pronouns: she/her Era: Galactic Republic Appears in: Queen's Hope, Brotherhood

Sister was a clone trooper who served under Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 7th Sky Corps. She was transgender, and was given the name "Sister" by her fellow clones as a sign of support for her and her gender identity. She made a point to honour all of her fellow troops that fell in battle.

Learn more about Sister, and some criticisms on how she was written, in her profile video.

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Sister was a transgender clone trooper in the Galactic Army of the Republic. She was part of the 7th Sky Corps, and worked with Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi on a few missions. She carried a DC 15-A blaster rifle and had pink and blue armour paint.

Sister was loyal to her brothers, and made a point to honour her fellow clones that fell in battle. Her brothers were just as loyal right back to her. Sister said that her name was “how her brothers tell everyone she belongs,” and that they “never let her doubt” herself when they left Kamino. Anakin Skywalker was also supportive and accepting of Sister, and assured her that the Jedi would also be accepting of her gender identity.

Sister has appeared in two novels: Queen’s Hope by EK Johnston in 2021, and Brotherhood by Mike Chen in 2022.

Johnston commissioned artwork of Sister for the book’s release. Made by Uzuri Art, Sister was originally depicted with pink and blue armour paint, and black cornrow-style braids.

As with all the clones, Sister is based on Temuera Morrison, who is Polynesian. In the original commission, Sister has cornrows, which is a culturally Black hairstyle. EK Johnston was criticized for this decision as both erasure of Maaori and Polynesian representation, and as cultural appropriation for using cornrows on a non-Black character. After this criticism, EK Johnston commissioned the artist to change Sister’s hairstyle to look more like French braids.

Johnston has also been criticized for Sister's poor inclusion in the novel. Sister appears for less than one page, and her few lines are about being trans.

This is a descriptive profile. Commentary on the character will be discussed in a separate post.

#clone trooper sister #trans characters #women characters #trans women characters #galactic republic era #queen's hope #brotherhood #e.k. johnston #mike chen #queeruscant*#queer character profiles #star wars #queer star wars #queer star wars characters

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eloquentmoon · 1 year

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JEDI MASTER SHAAK TI x JEDI KNIGHT AVONA TELLER (OC)

“We will always be together, Avona. In girlhood, in Knighthood, through the trials of the galaxy and the wars we fight for it. We shall be together in life and in death. When we return to the Force, I will find you.”

i've been working on my wlw star wars fic with my umbaran jedi OC avona teller and shaak ti 🤍 it doesn't have a name yet, i haven't quite gotten that far. but it's very special and quite personal. it's been really cathartic for my soul to finally write a queer love story, and to explore the experiences of young women in educational and religious spaces navigating same sex attraction. how painful it can be in figuring out who you are in an institute like the jedi temple, and how both healing and devastating wlw love can be. mix in some jedi goodness and it's hopefully going to be something i will be very proud of. 🤍🧡

tagging some people who may be interested in my mood board or this story: @kimageddon @stardustbee @itsagrimm @sinisterexaggerator @frogunderarock @seriowan @elledjarin @the-chains-are-the-easy-part @lune-de-miel-au-paradis @eyecandyeoz

#shaak ti #avona teller #pov we fall in love in the jedi temple #space wives #star wars oc #shaak ti x oc #moodbood #my graphics #star wars #star wars moodboard #queer star wars #eloquentmoon

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zo1nkss · 7 months

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Butch Leia, as promised 🥰

#Void Rambles #star wars #leia organa #leia skywalker #butch leia #butch leia organa #queer star wars

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the-dragongirl · 2 years

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My favorite part of June: showing the world once more that there is no such thing as a straight Skywalker.

#Star wars #Star wars cosplay #My cosplay #Leia Organa #darth vader #Luke Skywalker #Mara Jade #Rey #Padmé Amidala #Anakin Skywalker #Happy Pride Month y'all #I've missed being bi Leia for things #Pride #Queer Star Wars

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kajaono · 2 years

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Must funny conversation I had on twitter recently was someone telling me Disney Star Wars is not homophobic, so I ask them to name three canon on screen queer characters (what they can’t, obviously)

And they answered: So they (queer charaters) only count when they are shown on screen?!

LMAO.

What else unrealstic thing do queer people ask for next? *irony*

#lmao 😂#star wars #gays in space #queer star wars

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tsireyasyawntu · 11 months

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one another

ahsoka tano x fem! reader

Blaster fire filled the air.

Kanan saw hera hunched over. Ezra, Sabine, and Zeb fighting back with their weapons; trying to make freedom true.

He fought, as well, though hope was fading more and more as many other stormtroopers arrived, along with weapons of immense power.

AT-AT walkers, TIE fighters and Blaster shots surrounded them, and Kanan wasn’t sure how they were going to get out of this.

He looked back to his friends, losing hope— but he continued to fight.

just as hope was almost drowned, a miracle flew from the sky.

an X-wing starfighter.

His eyes were trained on the ship as it blasted the Walkers legs, making them crumble to the floor.

“who is that?!” Ezra yelled, deflecting a blast from an imperial stormtrooper.

“I don’t know, but we’ll have to thank them later!” Hera called back as the X-wing blasted the last walker down, flying into the sky for cover before showing itself again and raining hell upon the Empires Army.

a TIE shot at it, but the pilot dodged it, blasting the fighter into the floor, beside the others.

All the other TIE fighters quickly met the same fate; blowing up, and crumbing to the floor.

the Stormtroopers kept their focus on the Rebels, continuously blasting.

The X-wing finished its business in the sky, quickly flying down and shooting the troopers, but calling it awfully close to Kanan and his friends, it landed.

a hooded figure walked down the ramp, catching the attention of the imperials as their fire was directed towards the person, who held their hand out.

Kanan’s eyes blew wide as the blaster shots froze mid air.

The Force.

The figure moved forward, using the shots to kill the troopers. the screams of their fading souls filling the rebels ears before silence fell over the once heavily armed battle field.

as the figure moved towards them, no one let their guard down.

“Caleb Dume.”

The voice spoke; the voice of a woman. Kanan’s eyes flinched, holding his lightsaber up he spoke.

“Who are you?”

It was silent, only for a moment before the woman reached for her hood— revealing her face.

Kanan’s body flushed with familiarization.

“Y/n?”

Ezra, Zeb, Sabine and Hera snapped their heads to kanan.

“you know her?” Ezra shrieked, continuing to hold up his lightsaber as Kanan un-seethed his.

“Yes— put your weapons down.” he said, walking towards you.

You sent him a small grin, a nervous one.

“It’s been a long time, Caleb.” you said, and he nodded. “It’s Kanan now. I.. don’t use that name anymore.”

you frown, sending him a solemn look before nodding and turning to his comrades.

“You four must be the Rebels I have heard so much about.” you spoke to them, not missing the suspicious looks in their eyes.

“How do you know Kanan?” The Twi’Lek asked. You pulled back your robe, revealing your lightsaber.

“We trained together in the temple as Padawans.” you replied, earning a wide eyed look.

“you’re a jedi?” Ezra spoke, putting his weapon down.

“If that name still exists in the Galaxy.”

Their faces dropped, guilt dripping on their features as they all lowered their weapons.

“why are you here?” Kanan asked, crossing his arms over his chest.

you stare at him for a moment, before a sigh leaves you. “I’ve come to seek Ahsoka.”

the Silence was heavy— Kanan new about the feelings between you and Ahsoka. Yes, you two were older than him as Padawans, but you three did know each other. you were friends, and he always felt the tension.

“I see.” he said. “I’ll contact her. Thank you for the rescue, we couldn’t have done it without you.”

you laughed lightly, eyes crinkling. “Of course.” You turned to Ezra, earning a surprised look from him.

“I have heard so much about you, Ezra Bridger. It’s an honor to finally meet you.” You said, bowing lightly. He sent you a wide eyed stare, and Kanan sent him a glance of ‘don’t be rude.’

“o-of course, you know, it’s my pleasure- uh- too.” you smiled, turning to the rest of the crew.

“I’ve heard so much about you all,” you connected eyes with Sabine. “I fought with Lady Kryze and your Mother, alongside Ahsoka Tano, to retake Mandalore from Maul before the republics fall. It’s a pleasure meeting the daughter of such an amazing woman.” You said to her, earning a shocked look. You turned to Hera.

“I met your father and Mother on a diplomatic Mission during the Clone Wars. He assisted me and my Master in harboring weapons against the separatists,” her own face morphed into shock, and you smiled. “I saw you. You were with your droid, wondering around. Your mother had told me you would do great things one day.” Hera’s face saddened for a moment just before turning harsh once again.

and at last, you turned to Zeb. “I’ve met you before, Garazeb Orrelios, when you were training to become a Lasan Honor Guard.”

“she knows everyone!” Ezra exclaimed, earning a response from Kanan. “that she does.” He stepped forward, blocking the rest of his party from your view.

“What would you like to do?” he asked you, and you made eye contact.

“I need you to take me to Ahsoka.”

he nodded, his eyes glancing behind him to the surprised faces of his comrades. “I can give you a lift. We are going back to our meeting place, she’ll be there.”

“No need, thank you. send me the coordinates of where you are heading and I will follow.” you confirmed, earning a nod from him, you turned your back.

Kanan walked back and stood beside his team, and they all looked at him.

“I’ve known her since I was a youngling. She helped guide me through my training as a Padawan, took me on missions with her and her Master. She came back for me after the clone wars and sent me away to a safe place. I thought she died.” Kanan confessed, and Hera gave him a solemn look.

“well, she certainly isn’t dead.”

Kanan watched as you walked up your ramp.

“no, she isn’t.”

—♡—

Ahsoka looked at the map hologram in front of her, her mind deep in thought before she heard the door open.

Her eyes snapped to it, tracing over each familiar figure.

“Kanan,” she spoke softly, approaching his crew. “how did the mission go?”

the sweat on his forehead was visible, and it caught her attention. “very bad— until it went great.”

“someone’s here to see you.” Ezra spoke up, and Ahsoka’s attention instantly flew to him. “what?”

“yeah, she’s in the ba—”

“Ezra.” Kanan scolded, sending him a firm glance before looking back to Ahsoka’s confused face.

“there’s.. someone in that back who would like to speak with you.” Ahsoka nodded, stepping away from the pair.

“why didn’t you let me finish?” Ezra scoffed, crossing his arms.

“you’ll see.”

As Ahsoka took one step in front of the other, a strange pit was forming in her lower stomach. She wasn’t sure why, and she didn’t know who was behind the doors, but she knew she was in for a world of surprise.

as they opened, her eyes instantly landed on the cloaked figure in the center of the room, patting Chopper. As soon as she saw your hair, her stomach fell, and her throat became dryer than the dune sea of Tatooine.

you turned around to face her, and all time stopped as your eyes met one another’s.

As she looked into your eyes, the familiar feeling that once clouded her vision flooded her mind once again. You stood up slowly, a small, sweet smile on your lips as you approached her.

“Ahsoka..” you whispered, not missing how her eyes fiercely scanned your face for any indications you weren’t actually there. you moved your hand up, slowly, and hesitantly, you brushed your hand over her cheek.

upon the confirmation of your physical touch, she instantly reached for you; griping you in a bone crushing hug. One with more words could ever describe.

You hugged her back tightly, her head in your shoulder as you did the same.

You both stood like that for a while, just before she pulled back and instantly connected her lips to yours.

You missed this.

her lips on yours, her hands on you. holding you.

the kiss was harsh, desperate and filled with many emotions. she gripped your waist tightly as your lips synced into a rhythm you two only know for one another.

they only disconnected when you pulled back for air, smiling at her as she stare at you.

“I.. i thought you were—”

“I know. I’m so, so sorry I couldn’t find you sooner. I tried everything I could.” you whispered, brushing your hand against her cheek and holding it softly as she leaned into it, closing her eyes.

“I missed you more than anything.” Ahsoka says as you hold each other.

“I missed you more.”

The door whipped open, and both you and Ahsoka’s attention whipped to the person in the doorway.

“uh—”

“Ezra!”

Ezra stood wide eyed in the door way, pupils blown and jaw agape.

“Ezra! i told you to stay in the cockpit! ” Kanan scolded, grabbing his shoulder and making sure to not look at either you or Ahsoka.

“It’s okay, Kanan.” you laughed, pulling away from Ahsoka, but she held your hand.

“I’m sorry. he doesn’t listen.” He apologizes, sending an angry glance to Ezra.

“I-I’m sorry! I didn’t mean to interrupt, I was just curious—”

“It’s alright, Ezra, really.” you comforted, squeezing Ahsoka’s hand.

“We’ll leave you both.” Kanan said, dragging away the surprised boy.

once the door shut, you laughed and turned to Ahsoka; who was staring at you with all the love in the world.

“Do you have quarters on this ship?” you ask her, of to which you get a nod in return, and you follow as she begins to walk to her room.

It was a silent walk, only your steps and breathing the sounds you hear as you approach her room.

The doors open, revealing a single bed. Ahsoka walks to it, sitting on the edge as you follow, and she wraps her arms around you as you both lay down.

You were always little spoon, and you loved it.

Your legs matched together perfectly, and you loved the warmth of her hands on your waist as you both rest.

Your eyes fluttered shut, the lullaby of her breaths on your neck ushering you to sleep.

“I love you.” she whispers, and you crack a loving smile.

“I love you more.”

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bonus!

Kanan and Ezra looked at you both, cuddled up and soaking in each other’s embrace.

“You didn’t tell me Ahsoka had a special someone.” Ezra said, waving sarcastically at his Master.

“It wasn’t something for me to tell.” Kanan replied, smiling lightly at the content look on Ahsoka’s resting face.

“But I’m glad these two finally made it back to one another.”

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that-gay-jedi · 2 years

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#i realize as a born slave he likely wouldn't have a birth certificate but whatev #as always i maintain all fictional characters worth claiming are trans/nonbinary or some flavour of non-cis unless explicitly stated #pry trans anakin skywalker from my cold dead claws #also u can decide whether the F was initially assigned or what he got it changed to bc using birth assignment as its own binary is bleh #this is a placeholder til i write a proper pinned post lmao #trans anakin skywalker #queer star wars #anakin skywalker #trans

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x-sapphicpirate-x · 2 years

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Maybe it’s too early in my days as a tumblr to post something like this, but I have always thought that people HATED the Martez sisters not because they are “flat, boring, or poorly written” as they claim but simply because they are 1. women

2. have queer coded/alternative haircuts

3. are really realistic characters for star wars

That is all.

#my post #star wars hot take #star wars #trace martez #rafa martez #queer star wars #queering star wars #the martez sisters #ahsoka tano #the clone wars #hot take #fandoms suck sometimes

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queeruscant · 11 months

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Name: Cohmac Vitus Pronouns: he/him Era: High Republic Appears in: Into the Dark, Out of the Shadows, Midnight Horizon

Jedi Master Cohmac Vitus was a well-respected scholar and mystic during the High Republic era. He was the master of Padawan Reath Silas, and was good friends with the Wayseeker Jedi Orla Jareni. Cohmac had a very strong connection to the Force, and he was more affected by disturbances than other Jedi were. While Cohmac was rational and steady, he had unresolved issues with how the Jedi Order dealt with grief and emotions, which intensified during the Nihil conflict.

Check out Cohmac's video profile here!

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Cohmac Vitus was a Jedi Master in the High Republic Era. In the Jedi Order, he was a well-respected scholar and mystic, particularly in the fields of folklore and ancient cultures. He was highly sensitive to the Force – moreso than most Jedi – and generally preferred reason and logic to acting on emotion. Cohmac was considered by many to be very handsome: he had light brown skin, greying black hair almost to his shoulders, and an angular build. In phase one of the High Republic, he’s probably in his 40’s or early 50’s. Nevertheless, Cohmac was “more resolute in his vows” than many other Jedi, although there were rumours he had once been in love. In any case, Vernestra Rwoh still caught Cohmac admiring Xylan Graf’s chest when he thought no one was watching.

While Cohmac considered himself to bring steadiness and rationality to the Jedi Order, that in itself came from a place of repressed emotions. Cohmac’s master, Simmix, died on a mission while Cohmac was still a Padawan. Not only did Cohmac feel responsible for his Master’s death, he was angry at the Jedi Order for not allowing him to grieve. He bottled up that anger within himself, but after the Great Disaster and the rise of the Nihil, it came to the surface. Cohmac began to question the Jedi philosophy and their approach to fighting the Nihil. Why were they expected to hide their feelings? Why did they ignore the Dark side of the Force instead of examining it?

While Cohmac often appeared to be unshakable, the Nihil conflict spurred his inner turmoil. He went from thinking like a scholar to believing that the Jedi could not flinch while facing the Nihil – and he started to fight like it.

Cohmac was the master of Padawan Reath Silas, another Jedi who preferred scholarly pursuits before his path led him elsewhere. Cohmac said that Reath would be his greatest instructor in the force, and they both pushed themselves to the edge of their comfort zones. He was also good friends with the Wayseeker Jedi Orla Jareni, who he had grown up with as younglings and who was with him on the mission that Master Simmix died. Orla was Cohmac’s opposite in temperament, but also one of the people he trusted the most.

🚨 Spoilers for The Fallen Star and Midnight Horizon: 🚨

While Cohmac hoped teaching Reath would help him find balance within the Order, Cohmac couldn’t get past his grief, anxiety, anger, and doubt. Orla’s death during the fall of Starlight Beacon was the last straw. That night, he officially named Reath a Jedi Knight and gave him his lightsaber. Cohmac said that he was no longer a Jedi, and disappeared into the night.

#cohmac vitus #mlm characters #men characters #human characters #high republic era #into the dark #out of the shadows #midnight horizon #claudia gray #justina ireland #daniel josé older #queeruscant*#queer character profiles #star wars #queer star wars #queer star wars characters

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starplusfourletters · 1 year

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The inevitable rant about why I think Ahsoka shouldn’t be queer

Disclaimer: On the fandom side of things, I really don’t have a horse in this fight. I’m here for the Gen Disaster Lineage Content. People can ship her however they want; I probably won’t even see it

Second disclaimer I’m not taking the EU into account here

But in the canon sense I have Strong Opinions that Ahsoka shouldn’t be queer.

The short reason: It might have hit different in 2008 or even 2013, but in the Year of Our Lord 2022, I would only read making Ahsoka canonically gay as an attempt to score political points.

The slightly longer reason: Ahsoka occupies a somewhat unique narrative space in Star Wars. Specifically, she has a lot of traits and abilities usually considered masculine. We’re already running kinda low on female lead characters, and Ahsoka was the first (and other than Rey, the only) to fight in close-quarter melee combat. That hits differently, visually, than shooting at someone from a distance, and the people she’s fighting are often men and always have some advantage or power she doesn’t. She doesn’t have typical Girl Power strengths; she’s not especially smart or especially cunning, and she doesn’t use her looks. She wins fights because she’s fast as hell. And the relationships that define her and her arc are all platonic sorry Lux. All of this adds up to someone who occupies a very masculine character space, and I think it’s easy to look at that and go, “oh, she’s ‘one of the guys,’ she probably likes women too,” and I think that’s exactly why she should be canonically straight. Because gender expression and sexuality are not the same thing, and neither of them are necessarily related to your personality or job. I have a similar take on Kathryn Janeway but that’s neither here nor there

All that being said I’ve been combing AO3 tags lately for something very silly coming soon to a tumblr post near you and goshdangit, the F/F ships are just more interesting than the F/M. These men are white toast tell me more about the Imperial archeologist and Thrawn’s second-in-command and the nameless masked woman from SW Visions and the governor of Lothal and Ventress’ pirate bff and

#inside you there are two wolves #one of them wants to make arguments on the effect LGBTQ representation in Star Wars has on society as a whole #and the other says ooooooh but pretty woman!!#long post #Ahsoka Tano #star wars #queer star wars

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