HopefulSith

So I just wrote in my fic "Rather a fool than a traitor" - Rex.

A whole while ago I also wrote

Okay guys, I promise I'll do one on clone rights and Ahsoka's trial and all that later.

But for now....

A brief analysis of flirting in star wars. (Inspired by @sgalclevergirl's repost of @myfairkatiecat's post about I like sand)

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Alright, before I dive into "I like sand", let me just bring up some other couples in star wars. Cause ooof there's some flirting that's good, and some flirting that makes me want to turn off the TV. I think I'm gonna rate some stuff.

Worst flirting: Han and Leia

Okay guys, don't kill me for this, but this might be the worst flirting in star wars. I get what they were going for - a suave rogue who can't admit his feelings. This idea that they're both playing games. It worked at the time; but as somebody who's seen the movie for the first time more recently... I cannot. Stand. Han's flirting. Specifically in episode V.

He constantly disregards everything she says! She sais "get away from me", he gets closer. She sais "Get off me", he grabs her more. He is constantly going "admit it princess you want me", and she keeps trying to push him away. It gives me the absolute icks. This feels like a relic of the rediculous movie trope that women like a guy who keeps pushing past no, and that's just toxic from all fronts. Sorry guys, I prefer men to respect my rejections. And women who communicate openly.

That being said, I want to say I do like their dynamic when they get together. The playful banter, the "I love you" "I know". When they connect, it's good and it's fun. I just wish they could've gotten there in a less HR-call worthy way.

Getting there...?: Anakin and Padmé

Ooooh boy this one is complicated.

In short: Anakin has massive issues, but I can respect his efforts to always be better.

THE BEGINNING

First off we have the flirting in Attack of the Clones. I'm not the biggest fan of some of the directing choices here. It often feels like Anakin is a bit of a creep, and Padmé is uncomfortable with him. What I think the dialogue was meant to convey was that Padmé was uncomfortable because she feels the same and she knows she can't be with him. But it just doesn't feel like the director got the memo.

As a result, there are some bits in aotc that feel a bit... harassment-y. At the same time, Anakin does somewhat respect Padmé's boundaries. When she tells him to back off here, he tends to back off. And when the moments are good, they're good:

The scenes in the grass talking together show Anakin being genuinely interested in Padmé's interests and work. He tells her his own views, and he doesn't hide his opinions or pretend to be somebody else to impress her. (And okay yes, maybe "A dictatorship would be cool" isn't the best opinion, but that's a different conversation). They just talk like two human beings who actually like each other for who they are.

The same thing can be said for, we've gotten there everyone: I don't like sand. Yes, Anakin's body language and tone are awkward. Maybe he's uncomfortable because he's thinking of home, maybe he's a turned-on teen who's not allowed to be interested in women and has never been taught how to be normal around one. But despite the awkwardness, he's talking genuinely to her; they both are. They're just talking about their lives and their feelings and being genuine. Just enjoying hearing each others thoughts, opinions, and stories. Guys, THAT is peak flirting.

Don't tell me some fancy pickup line, don't tell me how badly I must want you. Tell me who you are, what you think, what you like, and listen when I tell you about myself as well.

And when Anakin moves in for the kiss, he doesn't force it, he waits for her to reciprocate. Guys, this is peak flirting.

She sais no, explains why, and he accepts it. Only when they both express they want to try after al, do they get together.

THE CLONE WARS

We don't see a ton of Anakin and Padme in the clone wars, but guys, it is a battle let me tell you. We see Anakin becoming more confident, and we see that when he's not a nervous teen with his first crush, he's actually charismatic. But we also see him becoming very possesive and even dangerous.

Anakin's flirting with queen Miraj is often considered peak flirting. Personally, I think it's the best worst flirting in star wars. Guys, a little tip: DO NOT walk up to a woman you've never met, and say "Your beauty makes the brightest stars seem dull in comparison." UNLESS she's an arrogant slaver queen used to ridiculous flattery. Seriously, this line is ridiculous, over the top, and would be super creepy in normal circumstances. But it's the right line for this situation: Anakin knows what he's doing.

When it comes to Padme though... Anakin doesn't know what he's doing at all. The scenes we see them in, we can see they really like each other. They respect and admire a lot about one another. But it seems neither of them know what a healthy relationship looks like. Especially Anakin. It makes sense - raised as a slave with a singe parent, and then in an order without marriage, he has never really learnt what marriage is. Ani, I've got a tip for you.

Never say: as your husband, I forbid this.

That's not marriage, that's how ownership works. At the same time, Padmé could be a bit more considerate of Anakin's feelings at times. Going along with an undercover mission flirting with her ex, without taking your partner's concerns into account at all, isn't great either. Especially because she knows how insecure and protective Ani is. Personally I think it's her choice whether to do it, but at least take a moment to talk to your husband and ease his concerns. Padmé, you know who you married, you know he'd struggle with this.

That being said, Anakin's jealousy is... Beyond concerning. He tends to be possessive, overprotective, and then there's the scene where he beats up Clovis.

Now guys, I'm all for beating up Clovis there. He was trying to assault Padme. My issue is that when they're talking about it later, Anakin makes it clear he thought it was consensual. He wasn't protecting Padme, he was jealous. And he very nearly killed a guy over it.

But now here comes a point that I respect so much about Anakin: Padmé sais he's scaring her, she sais she needs space. And Anakin sais... Okay.

He doesn't just say he's sorry for his actions, he's willing to do what's needed to make amends, to give Padme what she needs. Even if that's not what he wants right now at all, he does it. This is an action that shows that he cares more about Padmé, about her as a person, than about just his chance to be with her. Respect Anakin.

Of course, it would help if you didn't end up choking her in the end on mustafar.

ROTS

I'll note it real short here: the bits we see of Ani and Padme in ROTS, reuniting after their time apart, is sweet. But in the end, the problem isn't their relationship, it's Anakin himself. His issues get to him, combined with Palpatine's manipulations, and he loses himself to the dark. If i rated just based on relationships and not flirting, this one of course has to be the worst. He literally kills her. There's really nothing else to say that could weigh up to that.

Cute, but lost romance: Obi-Wan and Satine

So, I'll keep the next bits short cause I already wrote a full length essay on Anakin and Padmé by now...

When we first see Obi and Satine together, they are BICKERING. All. The. Time. But it never really feels hurtful; it feels superficial, hostile but at the same time almost playful. They go at each other like two people who know each other, but nobody goes for really low shot. They're trying to show their frustrations with each other with this little immature - but very ammusing - dance, but nobody is really trying to hurt one another.

And then, when it comes down to it, they discuss their real feelings in a hostage situation. Like every normal relationship.

What, that's not how you guys talk things out?

Obi-Wan and Satine is the relationship that never was. And after they've cleared the air about their... - break up? Separation? Whatever it was, after it's cleared up we once again see the love. It's a mature, loving relationship of two people that could have been, but that never was.

But maybe, next time don't want until there's a gun to your head or a bomb in the cargo to reveal your true feelings. Talking sincerely is allowed even when you're not under threat, you know. But I get it I get it, it's more fun with a plot.

The best we got: Hera and Kanan

We don't see all too much of their relationship. We don't really see the flirting phase in which it all starts, but we see the occasional flirty bits between them. The way they touch each other and talk to each other.

Here are two people who love and respect one another for who they are. They don't need fancy lines or false bravado. They can tease each other and in the end both be smiling. They can talk to each other and listen.

And guys, it's cute.

The next chapter of a Tale of Masters is up.

This week on a tale of masters: - So many feelings - Obi-Wan and Anakin finally talk - Do you really need any more than that? Link to fic

An excerpt (spoilers):

@mistycatt I'll dedicate this one to you, tumblrs resident Kenobi expert I wanted to do essay mondays and go into some topics, like "The clones, the biggest victims of the clone wars". However I haven't found the time to do that properly yet. So in the meantime, have a mini rant: TW: mentions of

I Have Failed You Anakin: words that make Obi-Wan Obi-Wan.

Recently, a post came up about whether Obi-Wan had any part of blame in Anakin's downfall. I won't bother you with my extended views on the topic today... but it made me think about his character.

The thing is, I think Obi-Wan was overly critical. I think he's fine as a mentor, but not a good parental figure. What parent is okay faking their death in their kid's eyes? I think the Jedi Order failed in its duty of parental care. I also think Anakin is to blame for his own actions, no matter what factors might have played a role.

And this made my wonder... Because the thing is, I like Obi-Wan. I really like Obi-Wan. But sometimes he also reminds me of people in my life who have hurt me. From Anakin's point of view, I think he has the impression he's never good enough for Obi-Wan. And I think he has the impression he's not allowed to feel anything (he literally sais this to padme several times).

So why do I like Obi-Wan so much, despite all that? I mean, he's sassy, good looking, heroic, etc. But if he truly was such a shitty parental figure, I would dislike it. And then I realize something.

Obi-Wan gives anakin something very important, despite his flaws: an apology.

Do I mean to say "Obi-Wan should apologise for Anakin's fall"? No. But I think several times in the clone wars we see Obi-Wan thanking Anakin. Admitting Anakin was right about something. Apologising to him. It's maybe not the most common, but he does admit fault when it's serious. And I think that's so important for his character. He's not perfect, but he's willing to admit that himself. He doesn't just want the best for Anakin, he's willing to admit fault and improve himself for Anakin.

But Obi-Wan is not equipped to deal with a kid like Anakin. The Jedi order is not equipped to deal with everything in front of them. A former slave, thrust into war. A talented kid who might overestimate himself, but at the same time is so insecure and looking for validation. Who doesn't know what to do with his emotions. Who needed a therapist and a parent, and instead got vague mantras and a mentor who cared so deeply and tried his best.

And through it all, a groomer who could see all of that, and easily used it all to play to Anakin's weaknesses. And then Anakin made his choice.

And Anakin fell.

And then we get the moment, one in which we see again Obi-Wan carrying the weight of responsability:

I have failed you, Anakin.

Is he right? Is he wrong? Should he feel responsible? In my opinion, that line makes Obi-Wan who he is, and I like him more for it. Obi-Wan is not the one to blame for what's happened. He might have played a part. There might have been a lot of factors, but Anakin still made his own choice.

But in the end Obi-Wan was Anakin's master, his mentor. He feels responsible. He was meant to guide Anakin to the right path, and look where we are.

Anakin failed Obi-Wan. Anakin failed the order. Anakin failed the galaxy. And Anakin failed himself.

But that doesn't negate that the order failed him too, in so many ways.

Obi-Wan carries too much of that blame on his shoulders, and that isn't right. He deserves to move on, to accept the parts he played, but also the parts that were out of his control. I think eventually, we see him do just that in Kenobi, when he finally sais goodbye.

But at the same time, during revenge of the Sith, he did exactly what he should have: he blamed Anakin, he did. (You have done that yourself!) And he should. But at the same time, he takes accountability for his own failings as a mentor.

I put out a poll, and this was the nr1 result. Might do other top results too (Ahsoka, theron, maybe a holocron)

This turned out way less terrible than I expected:

And here as a bonus: eenie meenie maul

I want to doodle, and I have eye liner. I figured why not ask the internet.

Apparently I can work with any medium except pencil. I was doodling around, as you do, and created this temp tattoo with eyeliner

I mean it's not perfect, but it's so much better looking than my recent attempts with pencil and paper.

Anyway a while ago I said sth about sharing art and that it doesn't always need to be perfect, so I figured I'd share this.

And a bonus imperial seal

And for the sake of balance, a left handed drawn syth eternal symbol. Cause you know, the sith were all about balance. (it's messy but listen I was taught to be right handed my whole life)

I wrote a little thing that's from one of my (unpublished) AU's. Anakin writing a letter to Obi-Wan long after revenge of the sith. He doesn't expect Obi-Wan will ever find the letter, nor read it. Context below, but you don't really need it.

Dear Obi-Wan, You will never read these words. You have hidden so well from me, sometimes I almost wonder if you are dead. But you are alive somewhere out there. I know it to be true. For so long, I looked for you. I wanted to kill you, I was so angry. I've been so angry for so long, and I still am. Even before the clone wars ended, I was angry. I've been angry with you, because I felt like I couldn't trust you. I've been angry with the order, because I felt like they'd betrayed me, betrayed Ahsoka. I've been angry at her for leaving, even though she was right to. Really, under it all, I've just been angry at myself. Because I was never good enough, and it was only getting worse and worse. Until finally, it all broke, and I fell. I threw everything away, I know that. I destroyed everything, everything I loved, everything I cared about. And there was no coming back. For so long, I've just been angry. And I thought if I focussed on that anger, if I fed into it enough, I could forget who I used to be. I could forget everything I'd lost, everything I'd destroyed, I could forget the pain and the guilt and the grief. If I just did enough evil, killed enough people, then I could tell myself that was all I was, that was all that was left of me. Just anger. It was too painful to focus on anything else. I tried to focus that anger; on you, on the Jedi, on anyone who I could call an enemy. Anyone I could fight, attack, kill. But really, it was never going to solve anything. It has always been me I've been angry with, since before i was even knighted. Things have changed recently. I'm not sure where I'm going from here. My anger has faded, and it's made room for something else. Something the emperor would never allow. And so we ended him. He never even saw it coming. And suddenly here I am, at the head of an empire that was never meant to be. I may be the least worthy person left alive to rule it, but I'm doing my best. More and more often, as we rule now, I realise I'm thinking of you. I'm trying to do better, but I don't even know what better is anymore, everything has gotten so twisted. I wish I had your advise. I wish you were still here to teach me. But I don't blame you for still hiding from me. There's so much I should have told you, before it all went wrong. So much I'd still want to tell you. About Padme, about Tatooine, about everything. So much has happened since we last saw each other, and so much has changed since the emperor's death. I've changed. Obi-Wan, for what it's worth, I'm sorry. I know, it's ridiculous. It looks ridiculous, seeing it written down like that. It's a stupid, small word, and it's not enough. But there's not really anything I could say that would be enough, is there? And that's the problem, isn't it? As much as I want you to forgive me, I can't even ask. I don't deserve to ask. So I won't. But for what it's worth, I am trying now. I really am. And at least that's something. There isn't really any more I could do. So with that, I suppose this is farewell. I just needed you to know. I am sorry. Your Padawan, always, Anakin.

Context: in this AU, Vader and an inquisitor called Fifteen get into a (kinda dark) relationship. Eventually they kind bring one another closer to the light again, and kill Palpatine together with some other inquisitors. Now Vader/Anakin and Fifteen are suddenly ruling an Empire that never should have been.

That's right, Master Espa. Cause nobody on Pagora knows other planets names, let alone space ports.

Anyway, next chapter of A Tale of Masters is online.

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74504546/chapters/194521761

This week on a Tale of Masters

Anakin achieves emotional control

Slavers argue about how best to control people

Anakin looks for Obi-Wan

Some excerpts (Big spoilers!):

Authors, what if we made a little friend book of our characters? Answering some questions to get to know them better, from the character's POV. You can elaborate as much or as little as you want.

Part 2 this time. Might do others later. Thanks @robintalesfighter for the tag! And thanks @blackbirdswritings and @lucatielle for the inspiration.

Character name: Eshah Meers That's right y'all, I actually have a last name! Bet you didn't see that coming for a street rat like me :).

Age: 24

Hobby: Does breaking and entering count? I used to like gym. I like climbing, running. I'm good at a lot of bar games, but I don't like when there's gambling going on with them.

Best memory: Me and... an unnamed party got a big score right out of the mayor's mansion. One of the things we got was a necklace made entirely out of starstone. She had a state of the art security system and tons of guards at her mansion, because she's a total kriffing clawbird who treats people terrible so she has a ton of enemies. We nearly got caught three times, I had a blast.

Worst memory: My first day in Usher Hall. Acting as a footstool for master Ulrich was one of the highlights of the day. I refused at first, but I learned quickly that doesn't work. And if you bring this up to anyone, I know people who can hide your body.

Perfect date: Robbing a bank! No, really though... Something fun, exciting and adventurous, followed by some downtime together to just talk and hang out.

My biggest secret: My biggest secrets are incriminating stories that I will take to the grave. I'm no rat.

My biggest regret: Trusting that sneak who sold me out when we were robbing the Theodore mansion. Half the criminals in whitehill now want his head though, so at least I don't think he'll ever show his face in town again.

Favourite person in the world!: Shawi's dad, I think. Her parents always seemed so patient with her, so loving. I only met him a few times, but I really respect the way they seemed to care for her.

Least favourite person in the world...: I mean the obvious are the masters of Usher Hall, Master Ulrich and Lady Turrance in particular. But other than that, master Dursted Senior. Controlling trigerhappy asshole is right where he should be. Of course, I'd never tell his son that, master Altrin actually liked the prick. He doesn't usually use my collar, but he would if I talked trash about his precious father.

What did I want to be when I grow up as a kid: This might sound weird, but when I was really young I thought we all ended up doing what our parents did. So I thought I was gonna have a kid and a lousy job and start gambling and drinking. What I wanted though, was to be a space pirate. Hey, I was a kid!

What do I want to be when I grow up now: Not here? I mean... A free thief out there in the galaxy seems good to me, but I don't think Kenobi would thank me if they took me off world and I started robbing places. We'll see... So long as he doesn't ask, I make no promises... :)

This always makes me happy: Getting one over on rich pricks, without them knowing it.

This always makes me angry: Masters. The temple of white flame. Gambling. My parents. I don't like being angry though, so I just avoid all of the above

Perfect birthday present: Can I ask for a good set of lockpicks? Or some clothes you can actually comfortably climb in, rather than this overly neat nonsense I wear? Climbing gear woul be interesting, I've always loved climbing. One day, I'd love to climb the tower of wisdom in west Pagora. They say it's so high it sticks into the clouds.

Worst fear: Going back to Usher Hall.

Biggest dream/hope: Getting my kriffing wrist-collar off, and leaving Pagora. Bonus dream: robbing the palace of the Zygerrian queen. Wait who rules Zygerria right now? I probably will never do that because it's a terrible idea, but... I mean... Imagine if I pulled it off though. Maybe scaling the tallest building in Core Usant? How tall are the buildings there?

And of course, a fun/embarrassing childhood story about me: I think I already told one just earlier, really. But let's see...

I used to have this friend, when I was like 9, he had kinda strict parents. He had a low grade for math once, and I helped him sneak into the teacher's office to change his grades. We thought we were little criminal masterminds.

Of course the teacher later looked at it and immediately knew the grades were wrong. (Turns out he changed a fail grade into a perfect score, yeah that's gonna stand out.)

This week

Anakin tries to tackle ethics

Anakin tries out emotional maturity and confuses himself

Somebody asks Anakin kriffing Skywalker of all people for advise on how not to be angry. (Maybe not the best person to ask?)

Anakin prepares to maybe finally find Obi-Wan?

He also thinks about his mom, tuskan raiders, and how to work together with slavers.

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74504546/chapters/194521761

Some excerpts (kinda spoilers):

Authors, what if we made a little friend book of our characters? Answering some questions to get to know them better, from the character's POV. You can elaborate as much or as little as you want.

I put this idea out there but didn't do it myself yet. But then Robin Uno reversed me haha.

Thanks @robintalesfighter for the tag! This sounds like a really fun idea.

You asked for Mika and Eshah. I might do Eshah later, but oof this takes more time than I expected.

Character name: Mika

Age: 19

Hobby: Eh... What hobbies are there? I'd like to bake again some day, but like for myself or a friend, the way I want it. I used to make up stories. Does that count? I wonder what kind of hobbies exist...

Best memory: Oof, you've got me there. Alright, this one is very selfish, and it's kinda bittersweet now. When he was new, Lkutan was being an absolute idiot. We were cleaning together, and he was talking some over the top nonsense, trying to get me to laugh. Some rediculous story about fighting the whitehill guard ten to one when he was captured. And I rolled my eyes, and he grabbed a pan lid for a shield and a broom for a sword and told me "see, I fought them off, just like this". I was SO annoyed with him. I told him to get back to work or I'd stick that broom somewhere. Now though... I smile every time I remember, even if it's also a bit sad.

Worst memory: Can it be a tie? Facing Lady Turrance after I attacked the mining master and tried to escape. And the day I saw they upped Lkutan's food rations. I knew what that meant.

Perfect date:

Eh.... Doing... an activity of our choosing? What do people do on dates? Do people kiss on dates? How about sitting in the forest talking about silly nonsense? Maybe with a picknick?

My biggest secret:

Hm... My first thought is, I don't really get to have big secrets. I'll get back to this. Added later: I think Obi-Wan is a Jedi. I think he freed slaves from Kadavo.

My biggest regret:

Causing so much trouble in master Theodore's household, and missing my shot at stowing away on a ship to Raxus.

Favourite person in the world!: Can I say Mika? Okay I know that's selfish... But can't I just be selfish for once?

Also, yes, okay fine Lkutan. I also like Heff and Obi-Wan. Oh, I know my biggest secret! I'll go add it!

Least favourite person in the world...: Well... I mean we all know, but I can't really say that out loud... (Okay, it's Turrance, I mean of course it is.)

What did I want to be when I grow up as a kid: The best slave I could be....

What do I want to be when I grow up now:

Free.

This always makes me happy:

Lkutan's rediculous stories. Leftover cake usually also helps, but I haven't had any since I left master Theodore.

This always makes me angry:

New people thinking they're better than us.

Zygerrians visiting master Theodore. Some of them think it's so funny that I'm a slave here, like it's my fault. Like I'm an embarrassment to them, and they like to embarrass me because of it.

Perfect birthday present:

I've never had a birthday present. Does cake count?

Worst fear:

Never leaving Usher Hall

Biggest dream/hope:

To one day see other planets, and make my own stupid choices, explore the world, learn how to swim, stay up all night.

To be free.

And of course, a fun/embarrassing childhood story about me:

I used to really really like master Dimo and want to impress him. So one day, I tried to draw him. But I was terrible at drawing, and thinking back I'm probably lucky I didn't get shocked or something when I showed it to him, because i bet it looked like I was making fun of him.

I'll possibly do others later. Eshah, and maybe one of the darker characters? (Dimo, Giala, Turrance, or the Academius?)

Hey everyone. I've often been sent these kinds of things, but I thought I'd make one myself:

Authors, what if we made a little friend book of our characters? Answering some questions to get to know them better, from the character's POV. You can elaborate as much or as little as you want.

Here's some stuff we could share about our characters. Feel free to skip stuff if some of the prompts are boring / it's just too long.

No pressure tags: @blackbirdswritings (Lara&Hyuna?), @lucatielle (Theron? :D), @necro-lag @robintalesfighter

Sorry for sending such a thing twice in short succession guys, I was just really curious about some of your characters. Let me know if you're interested in a character of mine.

Character name:

Age:

Hobby:

Best memory:

Worst memory:

Perfect date:

My biggest secret:

My biggest regret:

Favourite person in the world!:

Least favourite person in the world...:

What did I want to be when I grow up as a kid:

What do I want to be when I grow up now:

This always makes me happy:

This always makes me angry:

Perfect birthday present:

Worst fear:

Biggest dream/hope:

Fic authors self rec! When you get this, reply with your favorite five fics that you've written, then pass on to at least five other writers. Let’s spread the self-love 💗

Tagged by @necro-lag Thank you!

My AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/users/HopefulSith Okay so let's just start with: I barely even have 5 works, so I'm gonna add favourite works in progress / ideas.

---1. A Tale of Masters: ---

Obi-Wan in chains, and Obi and Anakin working out issues

Not long after Zygerria and the Hardeen mission, Obi-Wan gets caught in another slave-training facility. However, this time all the Jedi know is that he went missing on the planet Pagora, a planet with much force religion 23 days away from Coruscant. It's not a short journey, and Obi-Wan knows it too: rescue is not around the corner this time.

Can Anakin move past his anger and pain about the Hardeen mission, and save his old master? And how does the slave facility on Pagora affect our Poor Obi-Wan? Perhaps the two of them can gain a new understanding and grow closer to eachother...

Featuring

Anakin discovering emotional intelligence

A lot of Obi-Wan sass

A lot of Obi-Wan heartbreak

Link to fic: https://archiveofourown.org/works/74504546/chapters/194521761

Excerpts:

OBI, chapter 11 As he reached out, another distant scream joined the echo in his mind, more real this time, male and muffled by doors and hallways. Obi-Wan swallowed. He knew who that was. Still, he tried his best to ignore it, to ignore the growing numbness of guilt, the knowledge that he'd caused all of this. Instead he focussed all his thoughts on the plea. Please... Somebody, anybody, we need help.

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ANI, chapter 13 Once again he felt the plea, the call for help in the force. Like he did every night, Obi-Wan was calling out to him from somewhere on this planet. Like every night, Anakin tried his best to respond, to send reassurance, to tell his master he was coming. Whatever he'd talked about with Eshah, whatever he felt, whatever Obi-wan's reasons might've been... In the end it did not matter. It didn't even matter how much Obi-Wan truly cared, because Anakin cared about Obi-Wan. I'm coming, Master, he tried to send back as always. But again, he had the feeling Obi-Wan couldn't sense him, because the plea continued. It was desperate as always, but it was more worn tonight, more weary, more tired. And then it was gone.

---2. Good Soldiers: ---

In the middle of order 66, the clones' chips break, and suddenly they have to deal with what they've just done. The few surviving jedi - are they still jedi? - deal with the fallout

I've got a bit of this written already, but it's waiting till after a Tale of Masters is done. It's got a lot of POV Characters. Off the top of my head there's Rex POV and Rabid POV (An OC clone from @blackbirdswritings's amazing works). There's also Anakin POV and Obi-Wan POV.

In this story, many clones' chips overheat and malfunction at some point during order 66. This doesn't all happen at once, but it seems to spread like an epidemic. For most Jedi, it happens too late. The clones meanwhile are left with the weight of the atrocity they've been forced to commit, as well as the weight of the future.

Oh, and also, writing Anakin marching on the temple from Anakin POV and trying to come up with his mental processes at the time was honestly a delightful delusional mess. My boi needs some sleep.

The fic is unpublished, so no link. If you're interested, follow me on ao3 I guess? https://archiveofourown.org/users/HopefulSith

---3&4. A tribute to the Codywanners - Come Back To Me & It's You Cyare: ---

I noticed so many people ship Codywan, so I figured I'd write something for the Codywan shippers out there.

Okay, not that great of a gift because I did write them all for "March of Pain", so it's a tad grim. But honestly...

'It's You Cyare' is mostly sweet. It's Cody anxiously waiting outside Obi's door to confess his love, after an alternate ending to the war. And in the end, this mini does have a happy end. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/80476826

'Come Back To Me' is a bit, okay a lot sadder. It's a mini about Cody grieving Obi-Wan, when he thinks Obi-Wan is dead because of the Hardeen mission. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/80503876

---5. A Bad Influence? ---

One day I said: nobody can believably write a romance between Vader and another character, unless you un-vader him first. Then I sad: nobody tells me I can't do something, not even me. So I've got a Work In Progress romance between Vader and an inquisitor.

Excerpt:

"You have chosen the wrong enemy, fourteenth sister..." His voice was gritty through the vocabulary, yet somehow darker than she'd ever heard it. There was fury in the force, fury and terror. The Fourteenth sister struggled against invisible grips holding her up, pulling her taut in the air. He wasn't choking her, as Fifteen had expected. Instead, his grip twisted cruelly, and so did her body. Her arms twisted backwards, and a scream erupted from the young woman as Fifteen heard something pop; tendon, joint, bone, she didn't know. Years ago, she might've been disgusted. Now, she grinned, no longer feeling the wound on her own arm, transfixed on the picture of Vader and his victim. "This is the price of your defiance..." Vader spoke, but there was more. There were words in the Force, unspoken. You do not take what is mine. You do not hurt who I protect. You will pay for your mistakes.

Fun fact: this leads to sex, like two paragraphs later (Not with Fourteen, she's super dead by tehn.) I don't usually even write sex.

---BONUS: Now this is podracing!---

(Make Love Across the Stars) Like I said, I don't usually write sex. But I will make an exception if it's a pun.

I was joking around with a friend about out of context star wars quotes, and for laughs I wrote an actual mini sex scene just to go "now this is podracing". And then my friend was like 'okay but this is legit good'. So I published it and now my 300 word text message joke has like 800 hits. Link: https://archiveofourown.org/works/78904316

(I also wrote something for "general grievous, you're shorter than I expected" but it's like 70 words so I didn't publish that.)

Okaaaaay ending on that very weird note...