My Symphony - Part 2 (Tech x GN!Reader)

Summary: Following your blossoming relationship, Tech takes up the cello and grapples with composing a piece for you.

Word count: 2.1K

Warnings: Nothing explicit but implications of it, so 18+ / MDNI. Set pre-order 66.

A/N: After @freesia-writes tagged me in this post, I couldn't resist writing a second part. Little disclaimer, the only time I have seen a cello played is during junior orchestra a long time ago, so if any of the terminology and whatnot is a bit off, I apologise.

Part 1

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In a stable rise and fall, the notes of the cello chased after the rhythm set by the Pantoran spinet and captured them in its grasp, melding and merging until the harmonies united into one beautiful melody. The crescendo peaked, and the song slowed into a temperate finish. 

Your fingers dropped from the keys and the last echo of the elegant theme faded from your bones. “Once we fine-tune that middle section,” you said, organising the sheets on your music stand into the right order, “it will sound flawless.”

“I agree,” Tech replied. He rebalanced the weight of the cello and set the bow aside, stretching his fingers in anticipation. “I am up for the challenge.”

“You always are,” you teased. Peeking over the array of books and folders, you caught the shy look that painted his expression. As your relationship had flourished, flirtations bloomed, infusing vibrant hues into your lives as you delved into your affections and embarked on romantic adventures. 

😭😭😭😭🥹🥹🙈💕😍

Your diction is SO gorgeous! Warm and elegant all at once! Ending with Kaller?! Weasel. 😜 But I love the sweetness and beauty of the whole thing. Goodness.

"Stargazing"

A little fanart for @freesia-writes and her amazing Tech and Vel fanfic ♥ which has me completely hooked!! They are so fricking cute together and this scene made me MEEEEELTTTTTT♥ couldn't help but sketch something up ♥ THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US FREE!!! ❤️‍🔥​

ahhhhh this made me feel so warm and fuzzy today! <3

The Tech and Vel fic is a nice/fun read for those of you looking to pass the time before S3 drops, in ways other than spiraling in anxiety and overanalysis! ;)

xoxo

Senna sighed as she sank down into the seat. “Thank you for your help today, dear.”

Tech smiled at her briefly before turning back to his work. “You can consider it repayment for the many times you humored my entomological interests.”

The doctor shuddered, scratching absently at a tingle on the back of her hand. “You remember the vent crawlers?”

“Almost as vividly as I recall the sound you made when I failed to remove one from you quickly enough for your preference. I can access the recording now, if you’d like.”

“No, no!” Senna laughed. “I think we both recall it vividly enough. And I wanted to make you happy, but it was heading up my sleeve!”

She could almost hear his eyebrow raising as the pilot hummed. “As I informed you at the time, Scutigera coleoptrata does not bite unless threatened.”

That made the doctor laugh again. “I’m sure there was nothing at all threatening about the high-pitched noise I was making or the way I was shaking.”

“Well, that was hardly the crawler’s fault.”

“Mm, as I recall saying to you at the time, ‘Whose side are you on?’ If it came between me and the crawlers, dear, who would you choose?”

“You, of course. Besides your sentimental value to me, your life as a sapient being is of more intrinsic value than that of any number of vent crawlers. However," he shrugged, "the argument is moot, considering that the insect population of Tipoca City is now extinct.”

Senna blinked at the back of his head as Tech continued to work, occasionally pausing to type into his pad. A lot more than that was now extinct on Kamino, and they’d almost been too. She knew that troubled him. She also knew that he had already forced himself to move on from a tragedy that he could do nothing to change. 

She stood and bent to kiss the top of his head. “I’m glad we got to see them while they were there then.” Tech looked up at her for a moment before he smiled. 

“So am I.”

I love these soft little vignettes.

Dork Love: Part Four

chap1 | chap2 | chap3

Pairing: Tech x GN!reader (can be read as ND!Tech x ND!GN!reader if you squint)

Summary: never thought I'd see the day, but here is the final part of Dork Love! Things happen, questions are answered. I won’t say any more for fear of spoiling things. Make sure you’ve read the previous three parts before proceeding.

Rating/WC/POV: Teen+ readers, but no real warnings. 7847 words (I hate myself too, don’t worry). 2nd POV but from Tech’s perspective.

A/N: thank you to the always lovely @staycalmandhugaclone for proofreading, and for reminding me that unstiflable, as much as I’d like it to be a word, is not LOL like “so fetch” it just ain’t gonna happen!

That autonomic demand to narrow his eyes was irrepressible, and the onslaught of light pouring in through the open door dazzled him to near paralysis as he stood in the shadows, pistol raised and poised to fire blindly if or when the situation required. But even through long lashes near-opacifying his vision, Tech’s astute mind instantly noted the familiar, swaying cadence of the figure stepping through the threshold, its movements much less hurried and frenetic than his sergeant’s broad-shouldered, deliberate strides would have been as he hastened to provide backup. In that subsequent second, as Tech’s eyes screamed in protest and the alleged assailant stepped delicately atop that worn wood floor, a cresting wave of unadulterated relief and realization crashed into his heaving chest and forced the bated breath from his lungs.  

*deep breath*

YOUR DICTION IS IMMACULATE! INCREDIBLE! And um WOW! The way you write Tech is more Tech than Tech himself!!

hot diddly dang. my brain was just so so so satisfied by this, and my heart feels all warm and fuzzy too! What a glorious ending to such a unique and fun and wonderful fic.

TECH LOVERS -- COME GET YER JUICE! ;)

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!!

Master List of Chapters

Finished this past weekend, I really enjoyed @freesia-writes fan fiction The Bad Batch: Tech and Vel so recommending to anyone that wants a Tech/OC slowburn with some very humorous and sweet moments and a touch of angst. <3

Aww shucks, thanks! It was a fun ride and I can never get enough Tech. 🥹💙

Master List

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 🧡🧡🧡

What a journey! So many interesting twists and turns and I loved every sweet moment between Tech and Vel 🥰

Aww shucks. Thanks! 😍 Had to enjoy some adventure with the romance, and plenty of hilariously adorable Tech moments. 😂💙

An Interview With A Clonetrooper by Aelfwynn on Ao3

Tech from the Bad Batch is interviewed by a Coruscant University graduate student, Jurat Daytaren, who wants to delve in to not only Tech's history after the end of the Galactic Civil War, but all of the Bad Batch and some other surviving members of the GAR and those that knew them who would be able to shed light on the Clones of Kamino and tell the history they deserve to be remembered for.

Since An Unusual Alliance is finished, I finally have time to devote to this story. Chapter 2 is out now! Might eventually have some Ahsoka vibes being after the war with the Empire.

I loved this look the moment I read it: black on black on black, still wearing the toolbelt, and armed with a cane that's as much a weapon as the man who invented it!

This concept has me HOOKED! Introspective Tech is compelling, and I'm just as eager for more Jurat. Bring on Chapter Threeeeeee!

This is FASCINATING! 😍😍😍 Your writing is insanely beautiful and soooo immersive! The diction makes me feel like I’m right in Tech’s head, and what a cool concept of the time and setting. PLUS, that picture? A good look for him for sure! The cane is a nice touch; of course he would. 😜 This is a delight! Thanks for sharing!