Tech remained taking a knee as he worked to catch his breath, unsure if the dizziness was from the heat exposure and burns, his impromptu use of his machine control, or a mix of both. Silhara didn't look to be getting up immediately, so he risked turning his attention to Vader and the dragon.

Was he...petting it? Tech couldn't help but stare a moment. He brought his hand up to pull down his visor, wincing at the movement, and abruptly pushing it aside as he saw the dragon's heat levels swelling through his HUD.

"General, abort-!"