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Who: Obi-Wan Kenobi and You
Broadcast: Video
Action: Hospitality Deck - Marsiva
When: January 2nd

[ Obi-Wan is no stranger to waking up to unknown locations, but this seemed odd . . . even for him. He gropes for his lightsaber . . . which is gone, obviously. He huffs, before straightening himself and brushing his hair back. Communications . . . communications . . . ah, there it is.

A video feed. Somewhat archaic, but it'll do. He doubts anyone from the Republic will be nearby, but perhaps the locals will offer some aid. Obi-Wan clears his throat before speaking. It's time for his other skill set to come in use. ]

Greetings. My name is General Kenobi. To whom do I have the pleasure of addressing? And I don't suppose there is someone willing to answer my questions? Because I have a great deal many of them.

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No, maybe not now.

[ His mouth twists, a sudden wariness takes on. He has to tread carefully now. ]

She's coming to me with- She has questions about the Order and the Code that I don't have the answer for and I'm [ Afraid, but he's the hero with no fear, he shouldn't be afraid, right? ] ... worried that all I do is push her further away with my answers.

[ He sighs, quietly. A dilemma, for sure. Anakin holds on too tightly. In a way, Obi-Wan appreciates that. A fervent desire to protect the people important to you is admirable.

But it is not their way. ]

You're not expected to have all the answers. I even doubt I have them. You can only give what you understand of it. Each of us - even as Jedi - are unique.

That's why you were chosen to be her Master. For all we know, I could just as easily push her away with my answers.

You can only try, Anakin. You can't guarantee anything else.

[ He's comforted that even Obi-Wan, his very wise Master, wouldn't have the answer either. There's some strange satisfactions in it, that for once his best was ... enough, maybe.

Except if he fails and he does push her away with his insistence. He makes a face, his mouth twist downwards. ]

I know, Master. I can't help but think your answers would be a lot better than mine.

Not necessarily. You both . . . have a certain dissatisfaction with the Order. You, however, have stayed. I think your point of view would be a lot more helpful than mine.

I believe this is something we can agree to disagree on.

[ He does relent a little. ] But if she wants answers from me . . . well, she knows where to find me. Will that do?

[ He frowns at that. Does that mean he should... ask Obi-Wan to talk to her or ask Ahsoka to talk to Obi-Wan. What is this waiting for her to come to him thing?! Anakin lets that go for now and focuses on something less troubling. ]

Alright, we can leave that for later. How are you doing? Are you all caught up?

[ He's certainly not going to push Ahsoka into talking to him. For all he knows, Ahsoka might think he was responsible for the Council's decision. ]

I believe so. There's little else anyone can prepare me on. The rest will be left to experience.

[ They all blame themselves, it seems. ]

No lightsaber, huh.

[ A slow sly smile appears on his face ]

[ The circle is now complete. ]

Oh no. Don't you start. Besides, I highly doubt you have yours.

[ Bantering is a lot easier ]

You're right, I don't. But I do remember someone lecturing me about being more careful with it.

That someone is a lot wiser than you and is usually right.

Besides, I cannot be faulted for secret armadas that kidnap people for the sake of holo-vids.

Yes, yes, that someone sounds a little grumpy.

Lighten up, Obi-Wan. I always knew you were going to be in a holodrama one day.

I cannot imagine why. I'm not nearly as dramatic as you are.

And not nearly as handsome. But you find great ways of getting us into trouble.

I think you're confusing yourself with me. I have great ways of getting us out of trouble. And sometimes, I don't need a lightsaber to do it.

Right, because we don't count Cato Neimoidia. Try not to uh, "sample" the local drinks this time, Obi-Wan. We're probably going to be on different ships, and I can't watch your back as easy.

That was one time. But if you're keen on listing all past grievances, I'm willing to oblige.

[ IGNORES ]

You know, if the situation were better, I would've liked to take a small holovid of that incident. It would be good educational material.

If you have time to be educational, why not help Ahsoka with her meditation class? I hear she's ready to beat your record.

I don't think that's very hard.

And I think we both know that.

There's always room for an unexpected surprise. Who knows? Perhaps the padawan has surpassed the master.

[ Too bad I have you both beat. ]

[ He laughs, slowly, at the irony of that statement. ]

She's - She's not my Padawan anymore, Obi-Wan. She said so herself.

[ That's not a happy laugh. So he's gentle when he replies. ]

That does not mean you're not invested in seeing her grow and get stronger, Anakin. Jedi have left before. That does not mean they are forgotten.

[ His mouth twist downwards and he feels like snapping at Obi-Wan, just a bit. He doesn't know how it feels, to disappoint, to fail. It's so easy for him to say it. Instead, he replies just as softly. ]

I know that.

[ A beat ]

Sometimes, it almost feels like nothing has changed then she reminds me.

"Who we are never changes, who we think we are does."

[ He lets that quote settle before continuing ]

Change is a constant, for better or for worse. And we've all been guilty of clinging onto the past. You may no longer be Master and Padawan, but you can be friends. Surely that's not a terrible alternative.

[ Sometimes, Obi-Wan wonders if they did enough, to reach out to people like Dooku . . . even Maul, who was used by the Nightsisters, by the Sith. Would things be different?

Friends are a luxury the Jedi are rarely afforded. ]

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I can't help but think that I have failed her. If I had fought the Council harder, if I had talked to the Chancellor instead of doing nothing. I know it's not what I should be focusing on. I should be glad she's here at all. But seeing her only reminds me that I've failed her.

[ A long exhale. ]

She would've been a great Jedi Knight.