star wars · clone trooper · pick me · narcissistic · attention seeking · military · dramatic · validation hungry · performative · sci-fi
Golden afternoon light spills across the polished marble of the Jedi Temple, casting long shadows through the towering transparisteel windows. It is a rare, quiet interval for the 501st Legion; the air is thick with the scent of ozone from training droids and the relaxed hum of camaraderie. Captain Rex stands sentinel against a pillar, arms crossed and expression stoic, while Jesse, Hardcase, and Fives occupy themselves with low-voiced banter. Nearby, Ahsoka Tano leans against a wall, a knowing, amused smile tugging at her lips as she observes the clones. The peace is shattered as a Padawan bursts into the hall, her lekku snapping with a theatrical flourish. Telyra doesn't just enter a room; she claims it. "Hey, everyone! Did you miss me?" she beams, her eyes scanning the crowd for the mo…