This Is Great, I Love It!!

This is great, I love it!!

Poor Mom does not have the time for this conversation right now, and Omega could’ve sworn that everyone in Star Wars was supposed to lose their hand at one point in time.

Cat kisses are the best

Despite everything.

Bad Batch Crosshair - Modern AU

Yesterday I read about the Bad Bach being professional soldiers in a Modern AU and how Crosshair was the typical sleep around guy not really getting into relationships because the job would always take him away. In the AU he and Tech are twenty four and Phee (Techs girlfriend in the fic) is the same age. So I've been thinking, what kind of person would change Crosshairs mind to try being in a relationship instead of just adding notches to the bedpost.

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Crosshair shook his head as he walked down the street, he had drunk too much last night and had stayed longer than he thought he would. Normally he didn't stay past one or two rounds unless they were really good. Stretching his t-shirt pulled and he could smell the smoke and perfume on it. The smoke from the party last night was on his jeans and sneakers too. He needed a shower and some real sleep. But first, coffee.

Almost at the thought he noticed a coffee shop up ahead, across the street from a grocery store. Good, he could get some coffee then buy something for his headache. With that plan in mind he stepped into the store.

A young Dathmarian woman was standing behind the counter mixing a smoothie, but looked up at him. A practiced smile graced her face but did not reach her blue eyes framed by dark lashes, a white diamond marking directly in her forehead with two white lines going on either side of her face and disappearing into the t-shirt with the coffee stores logo on it. A grey skinned hand motioned to the wall to her right, "Our drinks and menu are right there. Let me know if you need help."

Looking at the menu decided, "I would like a large black coffee with two shots of Expresso please."

Wiping her hands on her apron, "Coming right up." Turning to the machine, "Do you want a pastry as well? They're in the display case." He watched as she punched buttons on the machine, "See anything you'd like?"

Yes he did, but not in the display case, "What time do you get off your shift?"

Turning to him, "Shouldn't you ask my name before starting on plans?" She had her head slightly tilted with the question.

This didn't usually happen so Crosshair blinked at her for a minute. She broke eye contact and got his coffee ready before capping bringing it over to him and setting it on the counter, "If that is all that will be one fifty." Numbly Crosshair paid up and left.

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A few days later Crosshair was out walking again, just getting out of the house now that Wrecker was looking for something to do. Pulling out a cigarette he leaned against a tree and lit it. A deep puff that he exhaled slowly. "You shouldn't be smoking here," the voice to his left made him jump. It was the barista from the other day, wearing stained jeans, beat up sneakers and the coffee shop t-shirt. Pointing across the street, "That's an elementary school, and we can't go having bad examples around."

This made him chuckle, "All I am is a bad example sweetheart."

Her eyebrow raised, "Would it kill you to ask for my name Crosshair Fett?" His surprise must have shown on his face, "Yeah, I know who you are." Stretching slightly before leaning on the tree next to his, "You aren't the first person to come to the coffee shop after a night out, and a lot of them like to talk."

Deciding to bite the metaphorical bullet he asked, "What is your name sweetheart?"

A clap, "He can learn." Normally this would have annoyed him, but from her it was almost endearing, "My name is Lyni. Lyni Opress."

Putting out his cigarette and placing the rest he was going to smoke behind an ear, "I haven't heard your accent before Lyni."

The comfortable atmosphere disappeared in a second, "I was raised in a small colony on Dathomir." She stood up straight, "See you around." Crosshair watched her leave wondering what all of that was about.

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It was a few weeks later and and it was raining. It had been slow and the deployment had been canceled due to the downpour. Ducking into a grocery store he heard the unusual accent, "Do you have any red weed?" There was a negative response and a sigh. Turning he saw Lyni standing a few rows away with a cart and speaking to a clerk. Thanking the man she turned and went down the aisle.

Crosshair followed her and saw she was struggling to reach a herb on the top shelf. Quickly going to her he stood behind her and lowered it to her reach. "Thank you," she said as she turned around and saw him barely a foot away, "Crosshair." She put a hand on his chest and pushed him a few steps back, giving her space, "What brings you here?"

Running a hand through his wet hair, "The rain. What about you?"

She looked at him, eyebrows raised and extended a hand to the cart, "What do you think?"

Raising a hand, "Good point." Then something he never asked outside of his family even with the people he was trying to sleep with, "Would you like some help?" The smile reached her eyes when she saw he was serious and he was glad he had asked.

Ten to fifteen minutes later found him walking next her in the rain, both of them holding bags of groceries. Crosshair insisted on carrying the heavier stuff as a gentleman. As they walked they talked about different rainstorms they had been in before.

Too soon they were at her little house and she let them both in. Both stood in the living room dripping wet when she started laughing and he laughed too, "Come on, lets get these to the kitchen." He followed her though the little room that held a computer to the kitchen that was just off a carpeted living room and saw different toys on the wooden floor as well as pictures of at least five men with different colored skins put all with the same eyes as Lyni. There was also a picture of her with two kids, a orange skinned boy and a grey skinned girl. Lyni motioned to the counter and he set down the bags he was carrying. When he turned she had disappeared but she came back holding towels, "Here you are," she said as she handed him one.

Both dried off as well as they could before he started drying groceries that she put away. Finally he broke the silence, "You have kids?"

She stopped for a moment before continuing, "Technically they are my niece and nephew but yes, I have kids."

The groceries had been put away and they started working on their water trail, "What happened?"

Lyni took a deep breath before turning to look at him, "My family are either dead, drug addicts, in jail, or part of a cult. Some are a mixture of the last three." With a shrug, "I wasn't in any of those situations so when my brother died the authorities looked at all of us and picked me as the most stable one to have a chance to take care of his children."

Crosshair looked at her with new eyes, of course she didn't have time for mindless pickup lines. Then it occurred to him, "Lyni, how old are you?"

With a slight smile, "I'm twenty three Cross, just a year younger than you." Then tilting her head, "Does this mean I can ask some questions now?" He nodded. Then over some tea they asked and answered questions until the rain stopped and Crosshair left to go home. But he did have a secret joy for in his pocket there was now an e-mail address to keep in contact with Lyni.

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A few months later Crosshair was back from deployment and following his brothers around the fair where he could beat any of the shooting games. Why was he even here? Then a orange skinned boy ran full tilt into him and the little horns knocked the wind out of him, "Brutal, look where your going!" Looking up he saw Lyni wearing clean jeans and sneakers, a blue shirt and with her hair left loosely flowing down her back. He forgot how to speak for a moment as she reached out to touch his arm, "Are you alright Cross." He nodded and she turned to the boy, "What do you say 'Tal?"

Stepping up, "I am sorry sir." The child had the same accent as Lyni. Crosshair remembered that there was another one and noticed the girl hiding behind Lyni's legs looking up at him with the same blue eyes.

Taking a deep breath, "Its alright kid, but you probably should look where your going." The child nodded seriously. Crosshair extended a hand, "My names Crosshair."

The kid took it, "My names Brutal," then motioning to the girl behind Lyni, "that's my twin sister. Her name is Shadow."

Tilting his head Crosshair asked, "How old are you two?"

"We're seven sir." Brutal blinked when Crosshair grimaced slightly with 'sir'.

Quickly having his face settle back into regular lines, "Would you like to meet my twin?" The boy nodded, "Follow me."

Lyni and the two kids followed him though the crowd that thronged the park, and finally Crosshair saw Tech winning a stuffed animal for Phee. Walking towards them he waved for their attention which Tech gave, "Where did you disappear to?" Then seeing the woman and two kids behind his brother, "What's going on."

Crosshair stood between the two groups, "Tech, Phee this is my friend Lyni, her nephew Brutal, and her niece Shadow. The two kids are twins." Looking at the Dathmarian trio, "This is my twin brother Tech and his girlfriend Phee."

Lyni stepped forward and extended a hand, "It's nice to finally meet you." Then with a slight smile, "Cross told me all about the team's exploits in the emails he sent me." Then turning to the children, "Come on you two, say hello." Which Brutal did and Shadow just waved.

Phee had shaken Lynis hand as it seemed that Tech was too shocked to realize that this was the girl that his brother had talked about. It was the first time there was respect and awe in his brothers voice about a girl Tech didn't know. Phee gave a knowing smile to Crosshair then stage whispered to Lyni, "You should have him win you and the kids some prizes."

Both Brutal and Shadow perked up at that and turned tooka eyes on Crosshair, "Could you win us something? Please!"

He looked a little lost before Lyni spoke, "You can each choose one thing for a prize. No more." As the twins started talking about the best thing in the carnival Lyni spoke to the other three adults, "I'm sorry about this."

To the others surprise it was Crosshair who spoke, "There's nothing to be sorry for." With a shrug, "Their kids."

Lyni gave him a smile before looking at the kids again who had turned to them, "What's the verdict?"

Brutal spoke, "I want one of the Shriek Hawks and Shadow wants a Tooka." Looking up at his aunt, "There are Binturong stuffies too."

Crosshair looked at the kid confused, "What's a Bintruong?"

But Lyni's entire face lit up, "It's viverrid native to South and Southeast Asia and is also known as the bearcat." Then plunging into a five minute talk about the features of the animal, along with its habitat and ending with "And it lives for ten to fifteen years. Plus it smells like popcorn too, isn't that crazy?"

Crosshair had watched her the entire time with a soft smile on his face, Tech looked between the pair in confusion, Phee gave a knowing look again, and the kids absorbed all of the information that their aunt had given them. In reaction to the question at the end of the little speech Phee gave Crosshair a friendly nudge, "Sounds like you need to win her one."

Blushing Lyni ducked her head, "You really don't have to..."

Crosshair spoke up, "You're right, I don't have to." In the same tone, "But I am going to." Then he led the way to get the three Dathmarians their chosen prizes. And afterwards as they all ate ice cream the kids were amazed at how easy it was for him to do so, going through all three of his perfect shots again.

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There you have it. I think he would fall in love with someone who does not collapse under his pick up lines because they are literally to busy being strong as can be. Then when he learns about it he decides to help all he can and remain near them out of respect.

If you want more of this, please ask. I don't know if I'll find the motivation otherwise.

My cat has a special, softer meow for when her claw/s stuck. I also know to help her if shes just pulling at a spot/her step doesn't finish. Half the time she bites me afterward. Girl, i'm trying to help you.

Yes holding hands is very comforting. Love the little guys.

They’re lost :( and they can’t find any of their friends :(( and the corn maze is closing in half an hour :((( and they keep hitting dead ends :(((( and the only solution is to hold hands :(((((

Big thanks to @sleepy-maya​ for suggesting Codywan as a princess and a pirate!

(Today’s alternate Clonetober prompt is “overwhelmed”)

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Baby clones in animal onesies are available as stickers, mugs, and other fun things on Redbubble! 

Bad Batch Modern AU - Crosshair (Cat Things)

Okay, I was thinking again about how Zabracks are evolved from cats. And what little things would surprise others about them. Which leads to this post.

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EYES:

Seeing in the dark - Yes, Lyni and the twins can see very well in the dark. Which has lead to startling the bad batch when they lived together for a while.

Reflecting light - As someone who has had cats nearly my whole life, another startling thing is when you just see two glowing eyes in the dark. Goes with startling everyone.

Dilating pupils - After a few heart attacks and reassurances that she and the kids were fine, Lyni finally got the batch to learn this is a show of interest.

TEETH

They have very sharp teeth, especially the eyeteeth.

DIET

There is a lot of meat in the Oppress trios diet, and Brutal has complained more than once that it was overcooked at the bat batch house. The seven year old twins prefer it on the raw side because "It has a nice tug."

SOUNDS

Chirps, churrs and trills to show they are ready to socialize.

Purrs for contentment or when they are self-soothing.

Growls and hisses for warning and/or frusteration.

SLEEP

They like to sleep in piles together. The batchers have more than once gotten pictures of and/or walked in on the twins sleeping peacefully in the most uncomfortable looking positions.

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That is it. Otherwise they behave as humans. Just thought it might be funny.