--Building a New life --Tech x Reader Bad Batch

Chapter 71 -- A Surprising Reunion--

After a night of partying away with Echo, you had a short deep nap on board the Havoc Marauder while the others prepared for take off. You knew that the fun-effects of the alcohol poisoning your system had worn off when you opened your eyes and felt your head immediately ache with a resounding pain. Your body felt fatigued, your mind was foggy and even your eyes ached.

--jeez-- you think to yourself as you sit up and comb a few fingers through your hair. The aching is steady and constant, any thinking feels sluggish and slow.

"I was just about to getcha" you hear Wreckers voice, its volume making you wince a little "We leave in a minute, everyone's saying their goodbyes".

"Thanks Wrecker" you mutter, pulling yourself together and standing up slowly before following him off the ship with a few stumbles.

Rex, Gregor, Echo and some of the other commanders and clones were all standing about outside exchanging hand shakes, high fives, shoulders pats and well wishes. You could see when Omega gave Rex a hug because his head knelt down among the crowd of clones. You carefully stepped off the gangplank and shook hands with Gregor, and gave Rex a half-awake hug making him laugh which in turn brought a smile to your face. Your brain wasn't quite with it yet but you knew you'd want to say goodbye even if you were a zombie right now.

"I've made sure Riyo's gift is on board" Rex told you and you gave him an extra squeeze before stepping back from your hug "Thanks Rex".

After those two men you see Echo and step over his way, holding out your arms for a hug. Echo chuckles and meets your embrace whispering into your ear "Glad you'll miss me, but I'm leaving with you guys".

"Oh really?" you ask, stumbling back from him and making him laugh "yeah. If you've said all your goodbyes I think you should head back to bed".

"Goodness, am I really that bad?" you ask and Echo shrugs "don't worry, it will wear off".

The whole group collected themselves into the Marauder, you and Echo walking in first followed by Omega and then the others. The clones that were standing about saluted you as you all gathered into the ship and locked the door. After the Marauder started up they dispersed, except for the other crews that were also going to be leaving Coruscant later that day.

"You were only able to sober up for an hour or so" Echo comment as you sat down on your cot again, almost falling over as you laid down on your pillow. You had gotten pretty self conscious from his last comment and Echo had noticed the change on your face.

"you only had an hour" you sigh rolling back onto your cot.

"Yeah, but my systems used to that harder stuff. Just get some rest." Echo chuckled again.

"Prepare to leave Coruscant" you heard Hunters voice, and felt the ship take off.

"Echo he wants you up front" you heard Wrecker say and the clone walked away leaving you and Omega in the back of the ship. You slid around a little bit with the ascent and jump into hyper space, but you were able to remain on your bunk for the majority. Once in hyperspace you closed your eyes and felt your body melt back into a restful state. It was a shame you hadn't gotten to meet Riyo again but the gift she had left you was beautiful.

Once you had rested and were able to open it you had found it neatly tucked away in your storage container. Yet again Riyo had gone shopping and had purchased an iridescent blue dress with a large rounded collar, long cuffed sleeves and a flowing train of iridescent lace. The sheen from the fabric was hypnotizing, and the lace embellishing the dress was a silvery white. There was a hair piece that came with it, and Riyo had also included some earrings, a blouse and another skirt for you to wear. Right at the bottom you saw a different box with a small note saying Handsky and you grabbed it quickly.