He saw me building it. I just didn't know if he would let me have the power cell.

[Boba ducks his head at Branch's questions. He wasn't expecting there to be long-lasting consequences when he told Branch he was worried about being forced to fight. That was just supposed to help him get out.]

No one's forcing me, but I want to help. I'm a good shot. I could wear earplugs! Or a helmet that blocks out sound!

[He doesn't want to stay behind and just wait. He can do things now! He's not a liability!]