#it didn't feel like unique human compassion much. Like you can see with friendships between the other characters.

[nochuelinha]

Androids Can Love ? Part 2

I noticed a flicker of doubt or perhaps even compassion in Connor's expression. His eyes seemed to waver for a brief moment, a crack in the relentless facade he maintained. It was as if, for a fleeting moment, he glimpsed the humanity in the desperate situation of the androids. Uncertainty hung in the air, making it difficult to discern whether it was real or just a momentary illusion. However, that glimpse of weakness could be the opportunity I needed to change the course of events and find a peaceful solution to the situation.

With pain pulsating through my body, I reached out my trembling hand toward Connor, seeking a gesture of understanding and humanity. Holding onto the side of my body as a vivid reminder of the brutality of the conflict, I pleaded with him to lower the weapon. Our eyes met, searching for a spark of empathy, a connection beyond violence. He looked at me with expressive eyes and lowered the gun, his gaze unwavering. Hank arrived with a sigh and saw the two androids leaving. The last thing I saw was Connor's concerned face calling out to me before I blacked out.

I woke up in a hospital bed, recalling the scenes from the night before. My body was sore and numb, with flowers and balloons by my bedside. The door opened, revealing Hank, his face displaying a mixture of concern and relief, reflecting the intensity of the events that had transpired.

"Girl, you took quite a beating," he said with a chuckle, but the act hurt more than I imagined. I glanced at the door, hoping to see Connor, and Hank noticed my actions, smiling.

"Your knight in shining armor stayed by your side all night, like a puppy dog, but he had to leave to file a report or was it a backup?" I sighed and relaxed into the bed.

"You know, he looks at you differently, as if you were his owner, the thing that inspires him to be all pompous and proud," Hank said seriously. I absorbed his words with a mix of surprise and reflection. The idea of being an inspiration to Connor seemed strange, but at the same time, I recognized the depth of the bond between us. The seriousness in Hank's voice made it clear that he perceived something special in this dynamic, something that went beyond the superficial.

"Hank, he's an android, he can't have feelings," I tried to reassure myself, but I didn't want to believe my own words. Hank looked at me with a serious expression before responding.

"I know it's hard to believe, but sometimes the lines between what's human and what's not can get blurred. Connor may be an android, but he's much more than just circuits and programming. He has the ability to learn, to evolve, and yes, even to feel. Maybe not in the same way as us, but in a unique and meaningful way to him," Hank's words echoed in my mind. If this were true, then Connor could also be considered a deviant. The idea of Connor being a deviant, if he could feel and have his own consciousness, certainly challenged the established norms about androids. My thoughts plunged into a storm of questions and possibilities, questioning the ethical and moral ramifications of this discovery.

If Connor was indeed a deviant, it raised questions about his freedom, his rights, and his place in society. I found myself facing a complex dilemma, where the lines between right and wrong became increasingly blurred. The confusion grew even greater as I added my own growing feelings that were taking root in me. Could I like him in a way that wasn't just friendly? The possibility of developing feelings beyond friendship for Connor shed a new light on my relationship with him. I found myself confronting a torrent of unknown and confusing emotions, questioning my own identity and desires. As I explored these emerging feelings, it became clear that the line between what is human and what is not could be more blurred than I ever imagined.

"Girl, don't overthink it, just feel. You've always been more interested in him than most," Hank teased me, enjoying my little torment. A nurse entered and added some more painkillers to my IV bag, and I fell into a deep sleep. I dreamed of Connor's sweet eyes and a world where I could love him.

[starstofillmydream]

How about you? What are you guys grateful for? Reblog and share what TBB meant to you!

Thank you so much for the tag DJ @dystopicjumpsuit 🥹 I love, love, love reading your works so much! You're so talented and bring such light to the fandom. (I'm super behind on my reblogs and comments because of school, so now that I'm graduating this weekend, I'll have the time to go through my drafts and give them the appreciation they deserve! Apologies for that 😅)

Every new release of The Bad Batch on Wednesdays was the highlight of my week. For S2 and S3 in particular, I had a routine: I went to my 9:00 a.m. class, glanced at the clock every so often because time wasn't passing fast enough, ran to my car parked in my college's parking garage after class, and watched the newest episode in my car. In the privacy of my car, I could be vocal about my reactions to certain scenes (lots of "what the fucks" because there were always surprises 😂) and get excited about the plot/action. TBB made me so excited to be a part of a fandom that was as enthusiastic about the clones as me—I'm the eldest daughter in my house with two younger brothers, only one of which who likes Star Wars, but he's not the person to go to if I wanted to gush about the clones 😅

One of the reasons why I latched onto the clones so much when I first watched TCW back in 2022 was their humanity. They didn't have any special powers like the Jedi or the Sith that were unattainable—although they are highly trained soldiers with skills superior to those of regular human beings, they are just like any one of us. Their humanity matches ours. They all interact with the world uniquely, process emotions uniquely, develop their personalities uniquely, and have an admirably strong sense of camaraderie with one another. Seeing them grow as the full human beings they are from TCW S1 to TBB S3 has been an amazing journey, and I'm so proud of them. How can you not be?

The creation of Clone Force 99 extrapolated upon Dave Filoni's original vision for the clones in TCW: In Revenge of the Sith, we only know the clones has people with the same face who coldly killed the Jedi without question. As members of Star Wars' audience, they made enemies with us because they killed the heroes. In TCW, we understand more that they were truly cogs in a machine, victims of circumstance. They tried so hard to distinguish themselves as individuals, and being a soldier made them feel fulfilled (for the most part...an exception would be Cut Lawquane 😅). From the regular clones' individuality established in TCW, TBB further deviated from the regular clones' template and showed us all that it's good to be different and that, despite physical differences, the clones are all brothers at heart and have a strong moral compass embedded in the essence of their characters. They just want to do the right thing, and I think that's why fans are so attached to them. You can't always find that exemplary of a man in real life! 😂

Being able to recognize, analyze, and enjoy these nuances in both TCW and TBB has given me the privilege of making so many friends on this site! I love to come on here and see what my friends are saying about the clones, and the conversations being had about Star Wars media are so interesting and engaging. Plus, everyone is so wickedly talented, from the writing to the fanart and everything in between. I'm so grateful for the community I've been able to share with everyone. Thank you all so much for a wonderful experience and wonderful friendship, and I can't wait to see what's in store in the future of the clones' stories!

I'll tag some people who've made my experience particularly amazing and enjoyable, and that I interact with in some capacity almost daily. Love you guys! 🥰

@wings-and-beskar @enigmaticexplorer @rexxdjarin @ulchabhangorm @starqueensthings @sleepingsun501 @baba-fett @thebomb-diggity

And a special thanks to @meme-force-99 ! Your posts make me smile so much and your entire writing team is incredible!

Before TBB Ends...Regardless of HOW it Ends...I've Got to Say Something...

In 2021, TBB was released, and over the last few years, it's grown to mean a lot to me. Not just the stories, the storytelling, the characters whom we've fallen in love with and hope to see more of someday, whose stories we've learned important lessons from, but how it profoundly affected my life.

And it is something I am incredibly grateful for.

Regardless of how the show ends, if it's something I'm going to love or be totally heartbroken over and hate, I'm so glad it happened and went on this journey.

For one, it gave me the plug to start writing. Writing was always a dream of mine but it wasn't until I discovered fanfiction, because of TBB, that I actually realized it. I had this idea of writing and thought I'd never really be able to accomplish that. The show enabled me to move past that and I've been able to be enflamed by my love for writing. It brings me so much happiness. No other show pushed me to write like this one.

Secondly, my writing has allowed me to touch and interact with people. I can't tell you how much it means to me and how thrilled I am to hear and learn my work has touched you in some way. I'm humbled by your words and taking the time to actually read and appreciate what I've written.

Thirdly, I've gone on so many adventures, crazy amazing adventures because of what other brilliant minds I met through the show have written. There are SO many great stories that just hit me so.....I was touched by your stories that you wouldn't have written if you hadn't watched the show!

Lastly, but CERTAINLY not the least, I have made SO many friends and writing buddies because of this show. It has connected me to so many cool people that I otherwise may never have found. I've grown really close with some of you, while others, though we may not be friends per say, I hope we can someday. In the meantime, I will admire your work from here. You guys mean so much to me and I can't even begin to express how wonderful it's been getting to know you over the past few years. The fun experiences we've shared, the theories, the stories, all of it. I am not putting this as well as it was in my head so please forgive that.

This includes but isn't limited to: @eclec-tech @photogirl894 @apocalyp-tech-a @lizartgurl @jedipoodoo @arctrooper69 @carolinetano7567 @trapezequeen @ghostofskywalker @masterjedilenaaa @ladysongmaster @moonstrider9904 @klmwrites @techs-stitches @ovaa-bi-bia @frostycatblr-fandom-files @imabeautifulbutterfly @sverdgeir @oceansssblue @marvel-starwarsfangirl @jedi-hawkins

How about you? What are you guys grateful for? Reblog and share what TBB meant to you!

Copy and paste the red as your header and let's see how many people we can get so share their stories!

I will end with no other quote than this!

"With love comes loss; it's part of the deal. Sometimes it hurts, but in the end, it's all worth it. There's no greater gift than love."