#noblelightfighter

The deed is done…

Now I have a new pillow to squish!

I know people want a clone rebellion show showcasing the clones and how they start the uprising and free their brothers from the Empire and how they chose to live a normal life or fight in the rebellion. I want that too don't get me wrong.

BUT

I think the creators are holding out on it for a reason.

That would be the most gut-renching, soul sucking, heartbreaking, trauma inducing show in the existence of Star wars lore imaginable! For by the time we get to a New Hope, or heck, Return of the Jedi, we only know of two clones still alive, Rex and Wolfe, and that's a big assumption too, assuming that Wolfe lives into the last movie and that also goes for the Bad Batch and Omega.

In the clone rebellion show, we would watch our clones fight for each other, free each other, and have hope of a better future, but somehow and somewhere along the line, we would watch them face a near oblitrrating extinction, forcing the very FEW survivors to go into hiding. We would find new favorites and watch them die, we would find some old favorites and watch them die, we would watch them get gunned down and wiped out execution style for desertion. And we have seen only a few of these happen on a very small scale in the shows before.

Can you imagine watching that on a much larger scale? We would essentially be watching the death of the Jedi all over again but with clones. The very clones that half the fandom roots for and draws art of and write stories for.

They would all die.

The cozy scene is done!

And Tore has the cup 😊

One Does Not Simply Flirt With Tore...

Through the time portal they emerged in the back rooms of the bar with their cart of instruments and synths when Tore took in a deep breath and started coughing. “I was goin to make a joke-” he coughed more.

“-but it smells like tears, stale drink, and hanky-panky.” Nara finished with a grimace. “I hope they cleaned the freshers at least.”

They were already wearing most of their outfits so all they had to do was set up and do a sound check, which went smoothly. And once they were done, Nara went to check the fresher and she was surprised at how clean and decorated it was. While she was gone, the kid who ran into Tore, a young adult female Tholothian who was probably just making her way in the world, approached Tore with starry-eyed wonder. “Wow! You did not waste time!”

Tore turned towards her with his friendly smile but quickly looked away once he saw what outfit she was wearing. It was rather revealing and he instantly became uncomfortable. “Yeah! It was no problem!” He rubbed the back of his neck as he took a shy step back once he saw that she was inching closer.

Oh crap.

Here's the thing about Tore. If you ask him, he will say that he is attracted to women, but he would never be in a romantic relationship or have relations with a woman. He has his personal reasons for this decision that a rare few know about. So, in a situation like this, he's uncomfortable when women are dressed in such a fashion.

The girl played with her outfit with one hand as she slowly approached him: a smooth black and red ankle length skirt with leg slits going up to her hips, a corset and fishnets exposing most of her breasts, and an ornamental gothic style head piece going around her head and red draping beads around her fleshy tendrils. “I don't know how I can repay you for helping out on such short notice!” She sounded sincere, but it also sounded like she was hoping for more.

Tore tugged on the collar of his shirt while still looking away. “Weeeell the agreed upon payment is good enough for me!”

The girl pulled out a bottle of liquor from behind her back and presented it to him. “Can I interest you in a drink?”

Nara! Help!

Tore held up both hands and smiled awkwardly. “Look, I appreciate the offer lass, but I'm not interested. I only wanted to help.”

The girl's smile grew a bit more seductive as she stepped closer. “Oh you don't need to worry! It's just a drink!”

“Girly, listen.” The girl jumped back as Nara appeared back on stage with a very controlled neutral expression. “I know you want to show him your appreciation,” Nara walked over to them, “but he's not interested and he politely declined your offer. There will be other men here tonight who could satiate your appetite.”

The girl pouted. “Your brother is just being shy.”

“He's not my brother.” Nara smirked as she rested an arm on Tore's shoulder with her other hand on her hip.

The girl blushed really hard. “O-oh! I did-didn’t mean- I didn't know!”

Tore interrupted the girl as he poked Nara in her ribs. “We're not romantically involved either.”

Now the girl looked confused as she searched their faces. “That. Doesn't make sense.”

Tore and Nara gave each other a knowing look and chuckled. “We're just friends.”

The girl looked between them skeptically. “No one is just friends for friends sake nowadays.”

“Well,” Tore began, still facing Nara, “You're lookin at a couple of oddballs then!”

The girl held the bottle out closer to Tore. “Well, if you two are not involved, then what's the harm?”

Tore began fidgeting. “No thank you lass.”

Nara considered the bottle thoughtfully and asked to look at it, which the girl hesitantly allowed. Nara turned the bottle in her hand as she and Tore looked at it and spoke in a strange tongue together. Then Nara said, “Seeing how you wont listen to my partner or myself, maybe you'll listen to this: He's not interested. You can find someone else to woo.” Then Nara took out a knife from somewhere in her skirt and cut the neck of the bottle cleanly off as if it was soft butter, then handed the top part to the girl as she put her knife away.

The girl felt her stomach knott up from fright and indignation as she stared at the severed piece in her hands. How dare this woman do this! That bottle wasn't cheap! But the cut was perfectly smooth. And why is she speaking on his behalf? All she wanted to do was talk and maybe get tipsy to where she could have him alone. What was wrong with that? All the girls talked about it! And why not with a band member? She could get in a few shows for free! She looked back up at the woman in front of her, comebacks and insults ready to go, until they locked eyes and her resolve melted. Nara’s eyes were somehow glowing gold under her hat, her face and posture warning the younger girl from speaking of the subject again. How was that happening?!

“Word of advice, girly, seeing how you're still young and seemingly inexperienced: when someone says no, take it, and leave.” Nara handed the bottle back to the girl and the latter quickly scurried away, though not before calling out, “I only date tall guys anyway!”

“Heard that one before!” Tore yelled back. “I'm only 5’6”!”

“I think some woman called you a short king once.” Nara said as she adjusted her skirt. “Hopefully she'll learn not to be pushy and respond well to rejection. Are you sure you want to do this show?” She turned back to her friend with concern in her eyes.

Tore shuddered as he rested his head on his partner's shoulder. “I already said I would and I'm committed at this point.” He glanced up at her. “What about you?”

Nara pulled Tore into a hug. “I have your back.”

He returned the firm embrace. “And I have yours.”

Nara snickered. "Looks like you were flirted with first!"

Tore groaned. "Dang it! The bingo card war begins!"

WIP of Nara, Tore, and Archer having tea while Tore strums his guitar idely

how Tore and Nara ended up at Goth GAR Night

I will probably update this later with better drawings

It was at times like these when Nara questioned her friendship with Tore. She had instinctively wrapped her arms around him when they collided while he held her head against him to protect her from whiplash and caught them both with his other hand so that he didn't completely fall on top of her. “Soooooooo, I have some news!” He gently sang over her with a big smile on his face.

Nara groaned into his cape. “Lovely.” It honestly wasn't uncommon for Tore to make surprise jumps on his friend Nara from time to time, but she noticed at some point that when he did do this particular tackle he was especially excited about something. And today was no exception.

Why couldn't he be normal?

Because normal is boring!

“Whad’ya do this time?” She asked, her voice muffled against his chest. At least when he did tackle her, he made sure that she never hit her head.

Tore quickly pushed them both back up to standing on their feet before he started his excited ramble. “Okay! So there was this kid walkin around Coruscant-” Nara made a face of disgust, “-a different Coruscant I promise-” her eyes narrowed in suspicion, “-anyway this kid was in the pits of despair because a band they had hired bailed on them last minute and they really needed one for this theme night tonight-”

“You did not-” Nara cut him off, looking shocked. She knew what he had done now.

Tore wiggled his eyebrows knowingly. “I DID! So we need Goth costumes and music for a gig at 79’s tonight!” Tore immediately started hoping off to the music room of their ship-

I should mention that we're on a ship of sorts-

Leaving behind an exasperated Nara in his wake. “Tore! Get back here!” Nara chased after him. “It'll take at least a week and a half to get ready for that! What were your plans for fixing that conundrum?!”

Tore spun back with more excitement in his eyes. “So this is the crazy part! In this universe, there's a back room with portals from the other alternate universes and they're all convergin in that bar! Just for a theme night!” Tore was practically vibrating from excitement. “We can use a time portal to get there with plenty of time to prepare! IT'S FANTASTIC!” He jumped wildly into the air and nearly crashed into a few guitars and lutes, earning a head shake from Nara.

She was smiling though as it meant that they could take all the time they needed to make outfits and create a song list for the evening without so much rush. But something about this seemed a little off. Tore was way too excited about the fact that they were going to use a time portal. “A time portal would be nice, but what are you really excited about?”

He turned menacingly back towards her while cackling like an evil scientist.

Oh great.

“Anythin could come through those portals! Monsters, bounties, a rare and mystical artifact! The possibilities are endless!!”

Nara looked at him deadpanned. “You're bored aren't you?”

He hung his head and arms dramatically. “I. Am. SO BORED! I'M GONNA TO TEAR DOWN THAT HOUSE JUST SO I CAN REBUILD IT!” He pointed outside to where, if there was a window, you could see a lovely two story house that they had just finished renovating. And knowing Tore, he would do just that.

Nara only nodded. It had been some time since they both had come to this nice island where it was peaceful and full of friendly people. It was a good project that lasted about five months as a way for them to relax, but Tore was a man on the move. That was just how he grew up as his parents were travelers and didn't settle in one place too long. So it was only natural that he would become antsy, looking for a new project or a new adventure or battle. But music was the only thing that could keep him grounded in a place for a long time as long as there was a need for musicians. She placed a hand on her hip and gave him a knowing smile. “So you're taking care of the music?” As much as she questioned Tore, she knew what he needed in order to stay in one spot, and music was his greatest passion. Plus, it didn't hurt to have some mischievous fun. Right?

Tore nodded his head as he saw that his friend had jumped on board with the idea. “And you'll handle the outfits?” He used to think that theme attire wasn't needed until he stayed at her family's estate for five years-

(the longest he ever stayed put, I might add)

-and saw how the many different costumes and clothing could affect the music experience. Then when he tried to make his own, it was mediocre at best. But Nara made some dazzling outfits for him and he was enthralled.

Nara nodded in response. “Just so you know, I know nothing about Goth. So I'll have to do some research.”

Tore snickered. “Me neither!”

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After several late nights of creativity and research, they scrambled together a doable song list and outfits. “I think Goth is goin on my ‘don’t do this again’ list.” Tore commented as he flopped down on his bed with a headache.

“Agreed.” Nara spoke from under her pillow. They both found out that the style and the genre was one that they didn't particularly enjoy, but they were committed at this point and were determined to make it a great show! Plus, the excitement of portals was overriding the distaste. “Now I want a monster to come through and we have an epic battle.” She giggled.

Tore laughed. “I wonder how many times you'll be flirted with.”

“How many girls will hit on you?”

“Will there be a bar fight?”

“Underage kids sneaking in?”

Tore turned his head to look at his partner in crime. “Bingo cards?”

Nara turned her head to him and smiled mischievously. “Bingo cards.”

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These two love watching drama and will often make cards to entertain themselves with(working on it)

Yet the set up adventure is still on it's way!

so I have another job as a janitor at my church (it's huge) and we have several different vacuums that we use/have.

So this is The Bad Batch as Vacuums!

Up first is Wrecker as Big Gray

Next we have Echo as Quiet But Heavy

(honestly the Kivac behind this one could be Batcher)(that is a beast in it's own right)

Behind him is Omega as Bathroom Only

Next to Omega is Hunter as The Screeching Eel

And finally we have Tech as Luigi's Child (Luigi's mansion or Ghost Busters vac)

I didn't forget about Crosshair, he's just chilling at home as Sniper

Who would belt "Secret Tunnel" from Avatar the Last Airbender while going through an actual tunnel??