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It's my own opinion but the more I watch the new season of the Bad Batch the more I feel like Tech's death was just cheap.

In a series focused on the Bad Batch, we saw more Rampart and Emerie than Echo . An integral member since the beginning.

So what if killing of Tech was just another quick way to get rid of a character they wouldn't have had time to write a role for? I mean, they barely talk about him and we never get to see anyone's reaction to his death.

It just feels like killing him was a way to get rid of a character easily to focus on others or just to make more drama in the new season.

"Oh Tech isn't here to do that so I guess we're going to have to risk our lives for this things."

"If Tech were here it would be easier but since he's not, guess we're going to have to take the long road !"

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I needed some protective BAMF Tech

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Because I'm a freaking child, I just HAD to add that funny clunketyclunketyclunkety feet pedaling sound from the cartoons.

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Echo's badassery from Episode 14, rolling off the cargo box and somersaulting out of sight. Also added bonus of Episode 13, when the droid tube drops him. Lightened, brightened, sharpened, and slowed down.

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Somehow I missed this before. Rampart's legs helplessly bicycling in the top left corner. 🤣🤣🤣

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Vocal isolation of Rampart screaming in S3E14 🤣

Noshir Dalal hit it out of the park with this performance. I would kill to see a behind the scenes of him doing this episode.

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@bad-batch-lurker

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Glad I don't deal with periods, anymore. But it would be worth it to get Tech to spoon me! 🤣

Asking For Help

Pairing: Platonic Tech & F!Reader

Summary: You decide to stay in bed to deal with the pain you're experiencing. The Batch notices and sends Tech to check on you.

Warnings: Reader kind of described as AFAB as fic deals with period pain. But other than that, pure fluff! It can 100% be platonic.

Word Count: 918

Notes: Does the Bad Batch understand anatomy? Probably. Was it more fun to make them panic? Absolutely. I mostly wrote this for me as I took the day off work for this exact reason 😂 no real proofreading.

Taglist: None, let me know if you'd like to be added!

The Marauder's cockpit seemed weirdly empty without you, and everyone noticed your absence. You hadn't been with Clone Force 99 for very long, but when you spend all your time with the same people for four months, they start to worry when you're not being as social as you normally would.

"Where is she?" Hunter finally asked, looking at the empty seat you normally occupied.

Wrecker shrugged, "I tried calling her this morning for breakfast but she didn't leave her room."

"Is it not obvious?" Tech asked, eyes not leaving his datapad. "She exhibits this behaviour roughly around the same time each month."

He thought he was giving everyone the answer, but their confused faces told him that he wasn't.

"She is mostly likely menstruating."

"In Common, Tech." Wrecker said.

Crosshair rolled his eyes, "She's on her period. It's not the end of the world."

Eyes turned back to Tech for an explanation, and he sighed.

"Do none of you pay attention to the anatomy manuals? People who are biologically female go through this process nearly every month. Their body prepares itself for an egg to be fertilized, but when it is not, it begins to shed the excess in the form of blood and uterine lining. Typically resulting in side effects such as; mood swings, pelvic cramps, lower back pain, and headaches to name a few."

Wrecker looked shocked, "And they do this every month? That sounds painful."

Tech shrugged, "I couldn't say, from my understanding, each person reacts differently."

"Shouldn't we check on her? Make sure she's okay?" Hunter asked.

"She does it every month with or without us, I don't see how now is any different." Crosshair pointed out.

"Yeah but, we're her friends, we should help if we can."

Wrecker looked back to Tech, "You know the most about it, you go see if she's okay."

Expectant looks all pointed in Tech's direction and he shook his head. "Fine, I suppose I could inquire after her."

Truthfully, Tech was also concerned for you, even though he had a vague understanding of what was going on. He found your presence soothing, and the Marauder seemed more cheerful with you around. And it was his nature to want to solve any problems that arose, so he wanted the chance to do that now.

He got up from his seat and walked toward the refresher to look for a hot compress and some painkillers so that he might actually be of assistance before cautiously walking toward your room.

He knocked quietly.

"...Yeah?" You croaked from inside the room.

"It's Tech, may I come in?"

You didn't answer immediately but then after a few seconds you spoke, "Door's unlocked."

He pressed the button to open the door before stepping in and letting it close behind him. He frowned slightly when he was you curled up on your bunk with your arms around your stomach.

"I take it I was correct then, you are menstruating."

"Yeah." You replied a little too harshly. "Did you need something?"

"It appears your absence went quite noticed this morning and the others are worried about you."

"So they sent you to check on me?"

He adjusted his goggles, "Well, even though I had suspected what the issue was, I suppose I was also worried."

You didn't say anything, but you moved slowly, creating room for him to sit down on your bunk, he sat on the edge.

"I have brought you a compress and painkillers, if you are interested. I have heard they help to alleviate any cramping and pain associated with it." He handed both to you.

You smiled at his gesture and took the painkillers first. "Thank you," you swallowed two of them down with water from the canteen beside your bunk, then you took the heat compress and hugged it to your stomach.

"Is there anything else I can do for you?" He asked, looking down at you.

You looked at him then looked at your pillow and shook your head.

"Very well, I will check up on you later then." He announced before standing up and walking toward the door.

"Wait.." You called out. He turned to look at you. "Can you stay.. with me?"

His expression went from surprised to a gentle smile, and he nodded. "Of course."

He walked back over to your bunk and returned to his seat on the edge.

"Can we- er... Can you hold me?" You asked, so quietly that he thought he might have misheard you.

"You'd like me to hold you?" He repeated.

His need for clarification caused blood to rise to your face in embarrassment.

"If-if that's okay, actually, nevermind I-"

But before you could finish your rambling, Tech crawled into the bunk next to you, holding you so your back was firm against his chest.

You sighed into him and closed your eyes as he began drawing idle shapes on the skin of your shoulder.

"Thank you, Tech." You repeated.

"You are welcome, but your gratitude is unwarranted. We are your friends, we want to help you. Anytime you need us, you do not need to be afraid to ask for help, no matter what ails you.”

You smiled once more. With the heat both from the compress and Tech pressed against you and the painkillers beginning to kick in, you felt yourself finally begin to drift off to sleep. Despite his protests, you were truly grateful to have friends who cared about you, no matter what was going on.

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To The Lab Technician - Jordan Bolton

My first book ‘Blue Sky Through the Window of a Moving Car’ is now available to pre-order! Get it here - https://smarturl.it/BlueSky

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If you're anxious about the pending Bad Batch finale, take a deep breath and take a look at these sleeping babies......

@zaya-mo @chrissywakingup @the-sith-in-the-sky-with-diamond @aintinacage @ladykatakuri @marierg @thecoffeelorian @salubriousbean

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Holy crap. If CX-2 IS Tech, then Joel Aron would naturally know that. So maybe it WAS Tech he was talking about, being onscreen!

Well, we're far past mid S3. Guess it wasn't Tech Joel was talking about.

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@bad-batch-lurker ♥

they’re still together in my head :,)

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Hangon.... What was the first Ep that we saw CX-2????

Well, we're far past mid S3. Guess it wasn't Tech Joel was talking about.

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I can't care anymore. I haven't even watched the newest ep.

I’m still convinced Tech’s alive and will remain so. Though I eagerly await the finale to see how it plays out.

I really feel like cx-2 will be a part of the final episode. A reveal is also highly likely imo. Once the batch gets into Tantiss, Hemlock could send him out again. And if it’s Tech, a fight could ensue resulting in his identity being shown and the batch might try to get him to come to his senses, but there’s no time and conflicting thoughts in his head lead him to just up and disappear from everyone. That could add up with the bitter sweet ending we’re hearing about… 🤷‍♀️

I’m also leaning on the possibility of another clone show, perhaps based around Rex and Co. if Cx-2 is Tech he could have an arc, the conditioning is showing further signs of wearing away maybe because of his deviant nature. The conditioning worked for a time, but without upkeep, and with the confrontation with his brothers still on his mind, the hold Hemlock had just falls away into confusion. Maybe a bad batch cameo? And they can be reunited? Perhaps Rex and the others help?

I know with how little time we have left, and with the future still for the most part unknown, it’s easy to give up, and I understand for those that have. 100%. I just can’t. I have this nagging feeling that won’t leave me alone.

I’ve had it before and it came through for me in the end. For the most part so… I suppose we shall see.

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I lost almost all my friends on TwitterX because I couldn't properly explain what I was trying to say.

I keep forgetting that I'm from an entirely different Era than most of the people on TwiX. What was a subject that could be calmly discussed in my time is now, apparently, taboo.

I don't know if all TwiX friendships are that brittle, or if I was just naive to think people I'd been in contact with for more than a year would care for me enough to not just write me off.

None of my "OOMFS" there could even be bothered to drop me a msg to ask me what was happening. I just got labeled a racist and was discarded.

I made the mistake of revealing my age, and discovered that ageism is still an acceptable form of discrimination.

Just wanted to say that. 😔

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Echo: They're my EARS, Tech...

Tech: And these are children. I thought that was obvious.

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Well, we're far past mid S3. Guess it wasn't Tech Joel was talking about.