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So first thing's first, Echo is making space for a little girl in a busy market. And he is letting her take up space, he is letting her be a child in a galaxy that forces them to grow up too quickly. He shares her curiosity and childlike wonder with her, I'd go so far as to say he encourages her to lean into her innocent wonder.

Echo gives Omega his full attention despite there being about a million other things he could be focusing on, they're in an unfamiliar setting surrounded by hundreds of people. And as Fennec later proves, not all of these civilians are safe. But still, he gives Omega his undivided attention when he could have easily insisted she wait until they're back on the Marauder.

And maybe I've just rewatched that scene one too many times because I noticed that Echo hunches over slightly, makes himself smaller when giving Omega his attention. He's a tall dude especially compared to Hunter but we see him visibly making himself smaller to converse with Omega, once again showing that she's quite literally the only thing that matters to him in that moment, rest of the galaxy be damned.

Perhaps my favourite detail is that Echo too fusses over the doll. He takes it between his fingers and cradles it with his scomp. A tool that he's come to use through necessity after being torn apart by the separatists, is what he uses to steady the innocent comfort of his sister.

Echo is so tenderly gentle with Omega and her doll here when he has every reason not to be gentle after what he's gone through. But we see it time and time again, especially with Omega, that he softens himself in her company. Moreso than when he's with the other Batchers.

Anyways...I love this man with my entire being and the compassion and kindness that he encapsulates is just *MWAH* 😚

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i literally reverse image searched this and still couldn’t find the artist 💔 all i found was this link to a blog:

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i genuinely had so much fun working on this and took a lot of creative liberties hehe, so happy with how he turned out :) the hair and armor were definitely my favorite parts to draw/color

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Hunter:

Generally okay with touch and physical affection but prefers predictable touches, especially if his senses are bothering him/overwhelmed

Loves when you comb your fingers through his hair, he finds it really calming/soothing

Also loves when you trace his tattoo (which I firmly believe goes down his entire side), especially the portions on his chest and back

Likes when you really lightly drag your nails along his skin when you’re cuddling, it makes him shiver every time

Tech:

Mildly touch-averse and generally prefers close proximity to overt physical affection

When he does feel like being touched he likes kinda passive contact like sitting with your sides/arms brushing or if you hook your ankle around his under the table

Probably his favorite thing is when you massage his hands and knuckles when they cramp up

Wrecker:

Touch is obviously a super important way Wrecker communicates, especially when it comes to care/affection, and he's very receptive to really any contact you initiate

Craves full body touch, like you completely draped over him in bed or making sure you're totally pressed against him when you hug him. Loves when he picks you up and you wrap your legs around his waist. Wants you to hold him as tight as possible

Chest rubsssss

Crosshair:

Used to be one of the better ones with touch but has a complicated relationship with it post-Tantiss. Has some physical trigger areas that he prefers you avoid, especially his neck

Prefers more subtle affection like holding his hand under the table or slipping your arm around his waist when you’re sitting next to each other and no one can see

Also really likes quick little gestures like a brief peck on the cheek, because it's a quick little absent reminder you love him that doesn't draw a lot of attention

Lovesss when you pull him closer by his hips when you wanna hug him or kiss him or whatever

Echo:

Simultaneously really touch-starved and touch-averse without entirely realizing it. Tenses up at touch a lot even when he's fully expecting it. Likes softer, minimal touches esp when he's still kinda adjusting to regular physical affection

The skin/seams around where his cybernetics are attached are really sensitive and he usually prefers if you avoid touching the areas, though sometimes he likes really really soft kisses there

Honestly finds just like basic, straightforward hugs really comforting. Doesn't matter if they're light and gentle or super tight, he just likes being held

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Rex:

Pretty touch-starved but kinda represses it, most used to practical touches like placing his hand on someone's shoulder when reassuring them or gripping someone's elbow to steady them. Really melts into affection in private though

Really likes when you lazily trace shapes along his skin with your fingertips or when you trace along his muscles

Also after he takes his armor off he's often sore where the armor seams are so he likes when you massage/kiss those places

Back scratches

Cody:

Naturally pretty affectionate with you and comfortable with touch, usually preferring smaller touches unless he's feeling particularly needy or stressed

If he's working he likes when you come up behind him and wrap your arms around his neck, letting him lean back and rest his head against your shoulder

When he hugs you it's always very tight, wraps both arms around your waist and pulls you as close as possible as he buries his face in your neck

Secretly likes being the little spoon

Wolffe:

Generally guarded about touch and when he initiates he's very assertive about it, but honestly he kinda almost prefers when you initiate

Goes very weak for really firm neck and shoulder rubs, just carries SO MUCH physical stress and I feel like he's constantly tense lol

Really likes when you trace his scars but he pretends not to. If he's feeling particularly tired and he gets a little softer though he'll lean into it and his eyes go all half-lidded

Fox:

So insanely touch-starved to the point where like even when you're actively touching him he always needs more

Lovesss having you in his lap esp if it's late and he's stuck working on reports and stuff

Also likes to rest his head in your lap and have you play with his hair/scratch his head, gets annoyed whenever you stop and looks up at you all irritated

Thorn:

Pretty naturally affectionate with you, likes casual, easygoing, frequent touch

Honestly really likes hand holding and always laces his fingers through yours whenever you're near him

A big fan of quick passing affection, like if you nudge your shoulder against his or squeeze his hip when you walk past him

Bly:

Not super naturally inclined to initiate touch on his own but craves it very intensely

Loves a long, quiet forehead press, usually pecks your lips or cheek before pulling away. It feels really intimate and he just really likes that

Likes lifting you up tbh esp if he hasn’t seen you in a while he lifts you up a lil when he hugs you and rocks from side to side

Bacara:

Forcefully represses his need for affection to the point of very mild touch aversion and genuinely believes he doesn't need it

Likes when you touch his shoulders. Like if he kisses you and you clutch at his shoulders or if you pick up that he’s not doing well and reach out to give his shoulder a lil squeeze he really likes it

Secretly loves when you cuddle with him in bed, your head on his chest and a leg draped over him. Pretends to be asleep every time though so you can't call him out

The bicep hold™

Neyo:

Tends to be a little detached and kinda uncomfortable with overly soft or gentle touches, prefers to find excuses for touch through practical things

Likes when you adjust his armor for him, it gets you close to him while he can pretend it's just practical lol

Secretly really loves if you grab onto his arm and hold onto him if you're like surprised or scared or excited

Gregor:

Expresses himself through affection with you pretty frequently and seeks out touch from you a lot

Likes hugging you from behind and loves when you do the same

Really likes when you give him little kisses all over his face, it makes him laugh and instantly puts him in a good mood

Likes lying with his head on your chest and listening to your heartbeat esp while he’s falling asleep

Mayday:

Pretty stoic about his own needs but is really gentle and soft when it comes to you and he tends to initiate touch pretty frequently. Mildly touch starved

Really likes when you stroke his hair or beard, your fingers combing through his hair or scratching lightly at his jaw disarms him and he just leans into your hand with a quiet sigh

Likes when you rest your head in his lap, he often then traces over your features really lightly with his fingertips, just kinda admiring you

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authors note: Hey guys!! So I know this isn’t much backstory written for Echo. That’s because he is one of the more main characters I will be telling the story about and didn’t want to give too much away! 💕 Hope that is cool with you guys. You can expect much more content about him in the future!! Also, I know not a ton of people ship Echo and Riyo. I personally love most ships Riyo is in, so no bias here! I just feel like their dynamic would fit a 1940’s setting really well. So in my mind it just makes sense for this AU! Hope you guys agree! Love you!!

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