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for the @summer-of-bad-batch prompt "Yeah kid, we're fine"
warning: sappy
"Yeah, kid, we're fine," Wrecker said over Hunter's shoulder. They spoke to the bluish tinged image of Omega on the screen. Her blond hair was cut short, above her ears. Hunter's mouth had fallen open at the initial sight of it and Crosshair had nudged him, widening his eyes at him when Hunter turned at the touch.
"And Batcher?" Omega asked. "How's my girl?"
She sounds lonely, Hunter thought. He tilted the screen to include the hound who was in her bed sprawled on her back, all four feet in the air. "Her life is ruff. R U F F," Hunter spelled out, laughing.
Omega giggled. "What else is new? How is your garden this year, Crosshair?"
"It's growing. I've produced enough melons to feed your rebellion." Crosshair leaned over Hunter's other shoulder so she could see his smile. Omega smiled back, her hand reaching up as if she could touch them through the screen. Hunter's hand lifted automatically and dropped again.
"Wrecker caught the biggest shark you've ever seen yesterday. Tell her about it, Wreck," Hunter said.
Wrecker's eyes, already shining, sparkled as he told Omega about his catch. He had, of course, released it.
"Did you take a picture? I want to see!"
"No, but it was enormous. Could have swallowed Batcher like she was a piece of Mantell mix!"
Hunter cleared his throat. He wanted to know how she was, what she was doing but he was afraid to ask. Afraid of the answers she might give. "How...how are you, Omega? How is the rebellion?"
"Everything's...great. Small victories, you know? We just have to stay focused on our wins. Hera says we're getting closer every day. My ship is still in one piece, so that's...that's good..." Her voice over the holocall sounded faint, tired.
Kriff, Hunter thought, it's worse than I imagined. He took a deep breath and Wrecker squeezed his shoulder.
"I better go. I miss you guys. So. Much." Omega leaned forward and suddenly they could see every line in her face. The circles under her eyes gave her a worn appearance.
"Ok, kid. Take care and call again soon," Wrecker said, touching her fingers through the screen. She kept her hand there and when Wrecker dropped his, Crosshair brought his fingers up to meet hers. "Love you, Mega.." he said softly before turning quickly to leave, the back of his hand swiping at his eyes.
"Love you too, Crosshair. Miss you."
Hunter reached for her image, pressing his palm flat against hers.
"Are you getting enough sleep, Omega?" he asked, hurriedly getting the words he had wanted to ask earlier out. "Are they taking care of you?"
"Yes, Hunter," she rolled her eyes at him, but she didn't remove her hand. "You don't have to worry about me." Her reassuring smile did nothing for Hunter and he sighed deeply. Their eyes met through the screen and he wished he could wrap his arms around her, keep her safe.
"Can't help it. I'll always worry about you. Til you're home safe. I love you, kid. Talk again soon."
"Love you, Hunter."
The call ended, and her image faded to black. Hunter's hand stayed where it was, resting against the smooth glass for several long minutes.
Bro Silver Ring (Ep 3) made me sad, I was really like "THEY'LL BE OLD AND GAYYY" nope. Why? Why not old and gay?
blessings on a Friday morning
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Che'Moer and his (dead) wife Aniha. Strange as it sounds, the theme of love is central to Che'Moer's backstory and character.
He met Aniha on Khur and, without going into details, secretly created a family with her, even raising her son - Valar - as his own. The Word Bearers eventually uncovered this relationship and greatly disapproved of Che'Moer's actions, but his transgression was quickly forgotten when The Emperor ordered to burn Monarchia to ashes, killing both of his family members in the progress.
Garviel and his Girlfriend and his Boyfriend sketch sheet might do more bc I am fuckin devastated