#bb echo

[dragon-pups]

ANOTHER

[gars-weaponeer]

Incorrect Bad Batch Quote #4

Wrecker: So why do they call you "Echo"?

Echo: Because I tend to repeat myself.

Hunter: ... huh? (Confused)

Echo: Because I tend to repeat myself.

Tech: ... What? (Distracted)

Echo: Because I tend to repeat myself.

Crosshair: -Grins- Say that again? (Teasing)

Echo: Because I tend to--

Echo: -Annoyed Glare-

[moriaarts]

Omega and Echo reunion at the rebel base c:

Saw ppl freaking out that Echo isn’t with the bad batch at the end but i offer you this: Echo is a workaholic and was absolutely the only reason Hunter let Omega go off on her own to rebel.

Echo: Thought I told you to stop growing, tooka.

Omega: As soon as you stop gettin’ old, ruug’jag (old man)

[robotsandramblings]

[katsitsiyo]

Legend of Zelda: Echos of Wisdom spoilers:

I’m convinced the idea that started this game was “let’s give Zelda a better and way more supportive dad, because we REALLY made her go through it in BotW” 😅

[bonefall]

wait if ivypool is daughter of lionblaze but secret child of jayfeather does that mean that the Po3 basically repeated leafpool’s whole thing? like leafpool had Po3 and passed them off as squirrelflight’s kits. then jayfeather and poppyfrost had Dove-Ivy kits and passed them off as lionblaze’s children? holy shit

Yep. Each one of the Three have a sobering moment in Cruel Season where, suddenly, they understand their parents more than they ever did before.

Lionblaze is in a gutwrenching state after rescuing his mother and siblings from Ashfur during the fire scene, the blood of his mentor on his claws and everything he'd ever known pulled out from beneath him. When Hollyleaf reveals the secret at the Gathering and the Clans turn on Squirrelflight and Leafpool, he jumps to their defense. Bramblestar disowns him, and he spits back that he only has a mother-- Squirrelflight.

He's the same Lionblaze he was yesterday, but suddenly, he's HalfClan. There's cats in the Clan who are treating him differently. When he confronts them about it, they deny it. He didn't change at all, but it's as if the eyes of his Clanmates did.

For him, it comes quickly. This is what Squilf and Leafpool were trying to protect him from, all along.

Sometimes, secrets are very precious things.

Jayfeather takes longer, probably because he was already treated as different. Brambleclaw had never been as close to him as he was to his siblings. What really starts his path is the fact that Leafpool was stripped of her status-- he's still relatively new to this, but now he's ThunderClan's sole Cleric.

To deal with the stress, he starts to rely more and more on Poppyfrost. It's traitorous. It's codebreaking. It's a relief.

Everyone forgets how lonely Leafpool was at the end of TNP, when she turned to Crowfeather. Her friends had started spending their time with their love interests. She was a lake away from Mothwing. It was a new place and a stressful time, and Crowfeather was an escape from that. Just like what Poppyfrost is now.

The difference is that Jayfeather really, truly does love Poppyfrost. He always has. Probably always will.

When she finds out she's pregnant, it's like a curse. It's the cruelest thing that StarClan could have done to them. He'll NEVER give up the position of a Cleric, and Poppyfrost finds out that he will choose this over a life with her. Reality comes crashing back down.

No one hates irony more than Jayfeather. So he tries to consider it a bitter lesson, instead. This is why Leafpool did what she did.

And Hollyleaf... Hollyleaf has been taught that it's her job to keep her brothers in line. That the Code cannot protect itself; it must be enforced to stop the past from happening again.

She learns of the plan through Cinderheart, by way of her accidentally spilling the beans. Hollyleaf snaps, convinced that the only way to stop her cursed family from breaking the code again is to try and kill them.

Attacking Jayfeather in the tunnels and being fought off by Lionblaze, Sol rescues her from a cave-in and begins the events of Hollyleaf's Century.

[bad-batch-lurker]

Gonna have to start a GoFundMe to pay Dee Bradley Baker, IN CHARACTER, to read and respond to thirst posts about Tech (but also Hunter, Echo, Crosshair, and Wrecker as treats).

Who’s with me? 🤣

[gloryseized]

ooc;; im giggling and this is now relevant for a crack post but

[techtalksfics]

Omg so if this isn't your thing do say but like headcannons on how the dad batch would react to omega getting her period

Your wish is my command. This is a new one on me so I wanted to give it a go. Never tried writing on this topic before so I hope this is okay!

This is also weirdly long and I don't know why! Maybe I'm making up for lost writing time.

Also, as mentioned briefly in the piece, I have no idea what technology or support they actually have for periods in the Star Wars universe so it's a little vague on the what and focuses on the how they respond part.

Headcannon: Bad Batch & Omega - First Period

Warnings: mentions of periods (?), it's fairly squeamish free but if you don't like period talk for whatever reason, DNI.

Wrecker

Wrecker isn’t embarrassed by periods. He doesn’t think it’s odd to buy products for Omega or help her through this crisis.

He just panics. He panics quite a lot. Too many choices. Too many types. Too many issues to handle. It fries his precious brain a little.

When Omega first approaches Wrecker, he'll scratch the back of his neck in shock at the issue. But he'd look at her pleading little face and immediately fall into dad mode.

He'd be a chaotic combination of panic over what he needs to do to help and happy that Omega had asked him for help.

Before doing anything else, he'd make sure Omega was nice and comfortable in her little den on the Marauder. Sacrificing his Lula to her for cuddling. If she wanted, he'd even tuck her in to make sure she was comfortable.

But as much as he'd try to be comforting, Wrecker is still Wrecker. So he may be a little loud, accidentally drawing a tad too much attention to the situation. But we can all forgive him for that. He's trying his best.

He'd willingly go into the shops for supplies. He has no embarrassment about buying everything she needs. The problem he has is...what the hell does she need?

He's standing in the shop, taking up most of the aisle, trying to read all the boxes to try and understand why there are eight variations of each product and why there is more than one product she can use. And no Wrecker, reading it out loud won't make it make more sense.

If he can't figure it out, he'd comm Tech for support. As much as it would the blind leading the blind, at least Tech could research for Wrecker or logically make a decision for him.

Eventually he'd give in and just fill his arms with various products, hoping he'd picked something right for Omega. It would look like he's ransacking a scrapyard for parts; his arms full of various things that she may need.

He'd return with everything she could possibly need. Literally anything she could possibly need and probably a lot of things she'll never need or use.

When he'd returned, he'd check on her regularly, making sure she was okay and helping however he possibly can. Bounding around, fetching things for her.

Rest assured - Omega is well taken care of.

Lying in her little den, curled in a ball, Omega tries to deal with this new, horrid sensation. The pain in her stomach, even in her legs and head. Holding Lula close, she simply lies there trying to feel comfortable.

As she lies there, she sees Wrecker's large, worried head pop past the curtain of her den. He'd look as if he was experiencing everything she was and the panic in his eyes is evident. He scratches his neck and asks, "you've got everythin' ya need now right? I ain't gotta get you anythin' else? I can go back if ya need something else? You got Lula too right?"

Omega giggles slightly at the accidental panic she'd caused in Wrecker. She loves how concerned he gets for her.

"Yeah, Wrecker, you got everything I could possibly need." She replies softly, still cuddling into Lula as she tries to ignore the pain. When a satisfied Wrecker disappears from view, she whispers, "you got me everything I could possibly need for at least a year."

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Tech

Much like Wrecker, Tech isn't embarrassed in helping Omega with problems. It's a simple matter of biology, completely natural; so why would he be embarrassed.

When Omega awkwardly approaches Tech about her period, Tech would initially be taken aback by the fact that she had chosen to approach him. He'd probably chalk it up to his analytical and scientific mind being the most approachable for a biological problem.

Naturally, Tech's form of dad mode is a little different than the others. He would quickly gather critical information on how to proceed. The little baby steps that he would need to know.

He would also question Omega, thoroughly, about what exact symptoms she was experiencing, about the flow and anything else he thought would be relevant.

Knowing that the immediate issue is, of course, going to be the sanitary products she would need. Tech would have no qualms about walking into a store and purchasing such things as, in his mind, this is all a matter of biology. So why would it matter that he is the one purchasing them? Although I imagine that, much like Wrecker, it would probably draw an eye or two.

He would pick specific products, strategically, based on the information that Omega provided. So unlike Wrecker, he would purchase precisely what was needed. He would probably also provide a very long (and embarrassing) run down on how exactly Omega needs to use the products.

He would make sure she had the things she needed for any pain and discomfort and would check in on her about her symptoms daily (and this would probably extend across the whole cycle until he had all the data he required to plan ahead on these matters).

In the following weeks, Tech would spend some of his free time researching everything he could on menstrual cycles and would start up an overly complex calendar tracking symptoms and the cycle to ensure that Omega is healthy. It's Tech's way of showing he cares, we all know this by now.

(Author's Note: Now, understandably, I have no idea what contraceptive and medical treatments would be available in the Star Wars universe so I'm avoiding the topic - but if it exists, I'm sure Tech would present these options to Omega, extensively).

Omega lies back, clutching the warm bottle to her stomach, watching Tech conduct research on periods. Occasionally rolling her eyes. She'd been rolling her eyes for the last twenty minutes. Tech was down his Tech-hole of research.

"Fascinating. A period could last anywhere from two to seven days." He says, still reading his screen, "we will need to keep a calendar to ensure that everything is healthy and ensure that there are no unnecessary problems."

"Tech -" Omega tries to interject. But unfortunately he keeps going.

"You will lose anywhere between 20 to 90ml of blood with each period so we will need to make sure that you have sufficient iron levels. I can monitor this quite easily with regular checks, of course."

"Tech -" Omega tries again.

"Then, of course, we will need to consider the side effects you may experience. Although you may not experience all of them. The list is quite extensive." He hasn't even noticed Omega trying to get him to stop. "Mood swings, bloating, stomach cramps, localised pain in the lower back and legs, acne or spotty skin -"

"TECH -" Omega's loud interjection causes Tech to jump slightly as he his eyes snap up to her. "I just need to go and lie down, okay?" Tech mutely nods and as Omega starts to walk away, she hears Tech quietly note, "certainly will be suffering mood swings when on her period."

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Hunter

Hunter would be a little more embarrassed about the prospect of dealing with periods and talking about all things to do with the female body and bodily changes. However, as we all know, Hunter reigns as dad supreme so would overcome the internal issues he has pretty quickly.

When Omega approaches Hunter, he'd internally be thinking "oh please no, not this". But externally, he'd freeze for a moment or two before awkwardly agreeing to help her. After a little time to collect his thoughts, his dad mode would be fully on.

He'd ask her about her symptoms and would probably discreetly research menstrual cycles so that he could make sure to get everything and do everything she'd need. It would be more discreet than Tech and his scientific exercises towards the problem.

After making sure she was comfortable, probably with some pain management from Tech and something warm and comforting for her to lie with, he'd leave to get some supplies for her.

Now, whilst he is in dad mode, he would be far more conscious of what he was doing than Tech or Wrecker. He was a grown man with a face tattoo, shopping for feminine products. I doubt he would consider it his finest moment but he knew that Omega needed it and that was all the support he needed through this moment.

He would probably be extremely confused about why there were so many options and after reading several different kinds, he would probably settle for one box of each (a little less than Wrecker's chaotic approach) and made sure that they all clearly stated what you were supposed to do with them. Although he couldn't get through all the instructions on the tampon box. Sometimes some information should be considered too much information for him.

Whilst he may not be as diligent or scientific about the process, Hunter would help Omega learn to track her own symptoms and make sure she knows that she can come to him anytime she needs help, if she thinks something is wrong or if she's in pain because of her period.

His usual calm and relaxed, and slightly awkward in this scenario, approach to her period would keep Omega calm and happy. Hunter always comes through for her when needed.

"I, uh, checked" he clears his throat awkwardly, "all of the information on what to do with the, uh, product is on the box so just follow the instructions and you'll be fine. You sort yourself out kid." He gently puts a hand on her shoulder, "and I'll go and talk to Tech about pain relief we have."

Once Omega emerged from the fresher area on the Marauder, Hunter gave her a soft, fatherly smile as he got up from his seat beside Tech. He walks over and kneels in front of her. "You okay, kid?" He asks.

"Yeah, I'm okay, Hunter."

"We've got your back, got it? Even you go through these, uh, changes." He clears his throat awkwardly again, scratching his jaw slightly.

When Omega hugs him and thanks him quietly, he's shocked for a moment. Surprised that him helping her with something so straightforward deserves a hug. But he snaps out of it and gives her a gentle hug back.

Another tender family moment checked off our list - just not the one we expected.

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Echo

Okay so, now we're heading much further into awkward town. Echo, sweet baby Echo, would be incredibly empathetic and caring. He doesn't like to see Omega in pain. But also, periods, feminine body changes, hormones...not really Echo's favourite topic of conversation. But he'll still try.

When Omega approaches Echo, I feel like he'd freeze for a moment. Frozen with an internal scream. Or an internal groan. He was hoping not to be around when this issue first arises. His fault for being closest to the fresher when it happens.

But, next to Hunter, I feel like Echo has a strong dad mode and he likes to help Omega wherever he can. Whilst this wouldn't be his first choice of 'ways to help', he's happy that she's comfortable enough to come to him about this and not bypass him completely.

He'd probably bring Hunter or Tech into the conversation, hoping they'd have some wisdom about what to do. Collectively, they'd help her with any pain or emotional issues she's having, however, even knowing he'd hate it, he volunteers to go and pick up supplies for her.

He'd awkwardly enter the store, trying desperately not to draw anyone's attention. His entire being would just look and be so awkward in this scenario. He'd quickly look at the products and pick up the sturdiest stuff and maybe one or two middling range and settle for that.

If he lingers too long, and an employee approaches him asking if he'd like help, he'd flush entirely with embarrassment and maybe awkwardly ask which is best for a teenage girl. Quickly explaining it's for his younger sister. He'd take any advice they give gratefully but you can tell he wants the ground to swallow him whole.

He'd quickly leave the store and give Omega what she needs. After making sure she's in no pain and needs nothing else, he'd check in with Tech to see if there's anything else he needs to do. Obviously if Tech has become aware of the situation, Echo knows he'll already have researched absolutely everything.

This awkward little bean will try his absolute best.

"Uh, Echo?" Omega says timidly, as she exits the refresher. "I've got a problem." Echo spins quickly in his chair, looking at her with concern.

"What's wrong, kid?"

"I, uh, I have just started my period and I don't have anything for it." Echo freezes, his fear of the problem evident on his face. He quickly shakes it off and gives a curt nod.

"Alright, let me go talk to Hunter. See if we can't sort something out for you." He gives her shoulder a reassuring squeeze before walking over to Hunter to have the most awkward conversation he will surely ever have with the man.

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Bonus: Crosshair

(I consider this a bonus one because we are yet to have a full family on the Marauder and I mostly wrote this because, honestly, I was giggling at the thought of Crosshair being approached about periods)

This will be an automatic call to arms for his brothers. He will not, I repeat not, deal with this. Not at all. For that reason, there shall only be a short snippet of how this would go.

When Omega exits the fresher, she looks around for Hunter or Echo. When she sees no one but Crosshair, not even Wrecker or Tech, on board, she sighs heavily and does an awkward shuffle over to Crosshair.

"Uh, Crosshair?" She says almost shyly. He knows it's going to be awkward, just by the way she approaches him. Her normal bubbly personality seems slightly dimmed.

"Yes, Omega?" He responds, his eyes narrowing slightly as he flips his toothpick from one corner of his mouth to the other.

"I, uh, just started my period and I don't have anything for it." Omega can't bring herself to look at him as she says this. But when he says nothing for several seconds, she finally looks at him. It's the first time she's ever seen him wide-eyed.

Eventually, he responds curtly, "oh, definitely no, kid." He stands abruptly and shouts out the open door of the Marauder, "HUNTER! The kid needs your help!" He exits the shuttle without looking back, leaving Omega standing there dumbstruck.

[katyspersonal]

7, 13, 17 for Bloodborne

7, 18 for Elden ring

(Asks from this ( x ) meme)

FOR BLOODBORNE:

7) what character did you begin to hate not because of canon but because how how the fandom acts about them?

There was a very short period of fandomry where Micolash and Laurence both started to annoy me because of their fans. Like, it was both Micolaurence fad eclipsing everything while their dynamics was inaccurate to what is stated in canon (people insisted on "micolash is mensis and laurence is choir!!! :3" for rivalry spice in ship when Laurence is the authority above both Choir and Mensis!) and just how fans acted in general.

Becoming passive-aggressive on the notion that Laurence is not a pushover within his own corrupt religion, nor it makes sense for him to look like just another Choir boy who forgot his hat when he is the leader. Having weird vendetta against at least trying to stick to canon that makes Maria's "fans" blush. The weird "web of mutuals :3" group that you HAD to grab a beer with to not have your Micolash and Laurence creations and takes ignored, when I loathe social games within the fandoms and insist on unconditional support of creativity, especially from new blogs. But nope, you HAD to get on their good side. Priding themselves in "prettyfying" Micolash in fanart (I still, to this day, wish to see them try that on a not conventionally attractive female character lol).

It was just the most annoying fad and I have no idea whether it is gone naturally, or just because I've distanced from everyone who kept putting that on my dash. Though there was a personal background of grudge with Mico simps because all of them with the exception of you and literally only two other people were very weird and passive-aggressive at me for drawing him "unattractive". Both of these guys just felt like they've gotten in very bad clutches of people who somehow manage to discourage both canon accuracy AND creativity freedom at the same time (literally HOW do you accomplish it?!), and it kept becoming worse with years that I've spent in the fandom. It just became something bad when it stopped being personal and I've seen how it effected other fans.

Something was just deeply wrong with community around these characters, and only those who didn't "truly" belong to it, whether because of shyness or because or being The Lilo, were worth to talk to about these characters. I miss Fishy and Nymeria so much ;-; At least, by now both characters recovered in my eyes, but I've never felt more uncomfortable with the fans of the same character. I'd muse about how Micolash is cursed, but....... it FITS him, you know? XDDD

13) Worst blorboficiation

I haven't checked in a longest time, but apparently Maria is still getting the treatment of 'just use this character as a vessel and spokesperson for very modern progressive West rightful ideals' when this is just not what she is like at all! She is not the revolutionary badass good-morals role model that would kick Laurence's ass; she literally works for him! She is not a rival of his just because she no longer wants to draw her blade after atrocities in the Fishing Hamlet, because Laurence is also very scholarly and interested in Arcane, and Research Hall IS his faculty!

Considering that Maria tried to send Adeline in the balcony for more "successful" patients, the only ones who could shoot stars (which Lumenflowers are associated with and said to reach for), her dislike of Adeline becoming a Blood Saint had more to do with Maria's distaste for blood, and Adeline's "healing" was to reach for the Stars rather than horrors of the Deep Sea. It was never because Laurence Bad TM! Though the "grooming" of Blood Saints mistranslation probably didn't help the case at all.

I just want to say, Maria should be allowed to be who she is, with flaws and complexity and being involved in a fucked up system by herself and all! I am not a fan of replacing the character's self with your own beliefs just because you like this character! She is cool, but she is also such a huge fucking looser.

17) There should be more of this type of fic/art

I don't read fanfics unless I am very familiar with the author and can trust them because of how my brain reacts to the writing as a concept (can't fix it). The one and only time I've made an exception cost me my investment in Micoed. So, I don't know what the fans even write anymore. 🤷‍♂️ As for art, everyone is doing a great job drawing many plots and ideas, and every vibe! Furries and aliens, horror and comfort, battles and ships, academic vibes and religious stuff - there is everything! It just comes down to which characters lack fanart, tbh. x) Gratia comes to mind, despite how much fans claim to love big strong women.

FOR ELDEN RING

7) What character did you begin to hate not because of canon but because how how the fandom acts about them?

There was actually a very short-lasting period of time when I disliked Leda to the point I felt irked when anyone expressed love/desire/interest for her! It was THAT personal! And it happened because she was waaaaay too reminding of especially toxic Miquella fans who have been making fandom worse even before SOTE with constantly instigating drama and hostility against those with """wrong""" readings of his character. I dreaded idolising that guy and harassing/shunning other fans over that idol, and Leda felt like manifestation of that attitude.

However, I've promised to myself that I would never dislike a character just because of bad fandom experiences, or else I'd be no better than people who dislike Radahn just because misogynistic Redditors proclaimed him their king or whatever. Never let the hostile and toxic fans dictate how you feel about the character! She has since then been salvaged for me and I really enjoy her story, personality and deeply rooted pessimism about humanity!

18) It's absolutely criminal that the fandom has been sleeping on...

There is the fact that before getting caught and imprisoned, Dung Eater was at the goddamn Ephael. Two of his Seedbed Curses could be found there, as well as his weapon of choice being a spine of Milos, the malformed smaller Giant. And like, it is very possible that he even got there NOT by force. I don't know, it is just.. so interesting, to address the fact that accepting all outcasts can bite you in the ass (no pun intended fdhfhds). I just never saw anyone else address it (unless I forgor), but it is a very interesting bit of the story.

Also let Loretta and Dung Eater battle sfdhfhdsdhfd

THIS SHIT (no pun intended lolololol) WRITES ITSELF

[dragon-pups]

More for the collection!

[gars-weaponeer]

Incorrect Bad Batch Quote #14

-The Bad Batch causing chaos as usual.-

Hunter: Alright That's enough!

Hunter: Do you want me to call your mother?!

Crosshair, Wrecker and Tech, stopping the chaos and running off: NOOOOO!

Hunter: Heh, Works every time, they are scared to death of him-- Echo, appearing behind Hunter: Call me for what?

Hunter: -yelps-

[vulpine-spectacle]

ECHOES IN OUR BLOOD by Vulpine_Spectacle

The Kwisatz Haderach. A super being. A uniter of worlds.

Eurydice raises her eyes. There is opposition within them, raised and challenging. “When I was first born, you stood over my cradle and told my mother she nearly cost the Kwisatz Haderach.” The Reverend Mother turns to look at Isolde, whose brow arches. They exchange a sort of knowing look, then face her again. “I knew you were listening, just as I know you have not spoken of this to your mother, to your brother, nor even your Sisters. You have been wise, in this regard,” the Reverend Mother appraises. “The Kwisatz Haderach is what we have been planning and laying forth our hardened labors into for generations. Your mother nearly cost us everything by birthing a son, until you admonished her from her very womb.” I wanted to live. I wanted to experience a world of air, light, and existence. Perhaps I wanted this, too. I can’t say…but now here it is, before me. “My mother was always meant to have a girl, then. Me,” she says, feeling her chest clench. “And I…” “A boy. The pattern ends with you beside Feyd-Rautha, in a matrimony that will unite your Houses into an era of peace, and restore balance to the Imperium. The Kwisatz Haderach will be yours to bear.” “How much does Feyd-Rautha know of this?” “None of it. There are few who know of the bloodlines we have painstakingly orchestrated, as well as your betrothal to the na-Baron. All those who need to be informed are aware,” the Reverend Mother says. “When the time is right, you shall be presented to the na-Baron as his willing bride.”

[de-sterren-nacht]

[gloryseized]

ooc;; i'm having feelings about ord.er 6.6 again. just thinking about how it would feel so weird to see his brothers acting so differently all of a sudden, and then it Hits especially hard with Crossh.air. The growing horror not only of what all the other clones have done, but then the unraveling conspiracy about what it says about E.cho's (and the rest of the clones) very existence

[techtalksfics]

If this season doesn't have a happy ending, I'm gonna punch out some people.