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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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[ 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.

She still can be.

You did not fail her, Anakin. If anything, you saved her. Trust in your training. I think she knows what she's doing.

[ Blast it.

Luke introduced himself as a Skywalker. And if him and Ahsoka have both figured it out within a day, there's no longer any point in stalling. He has to tell Obi-Wan. He has to tell the truth, once and for all. Selfishly, his thoughts takes a detour and wonders if there's a way, an excuse he could use; maybe this son of his is from another universe, a relative from another Skywalker. Anything he could use to keep things the way they are makes his stomach drop and his heart ache.

This is Obi-Wan Kenobi. He trusted this man with his life on numerous occasions. He has to trust him now. He inhales and exhales quickly and before his courage runs out on him, he blurts out. ]

There's something else. Something I need to tell you.

[ Obi-Wan folds his arms behind his back, taking a deep breath. He needs to be calm in order for Anakin to be calm. Showing any kind of disappointment, anger or sadness and Anakin would interpret it as a failing on his part. Obi-Wan is hardly going to hold him accountable for the future. A future, the future . . . he does not know. ]

Is he your son? You would know. Whether it has yet to happen or not . . . you would know.

[ Suddenly, he finds himself begging for a Separatist attack; for General Greivous to show up, better yet bot him and Ventress. As a matter of fact, why not just add Dooku to the mix.

Anything to distract him from what Obi-Wan said, from what he has to explain.

Where is a war when you need one.

After a long pause, he swallows hard. ]

He is... strong in the Force.

Oh, Anakin.

[ Fond, exasperated, but knowing. ] That is an answer, in itself.

[ He turns to look away, just a bit. Not out of fear or regret, but he finds he needs to ask these questions now, when it is all out in the open. ]

He represents a future, one away from the Jedi. A possibility that could . . . very well happen. It could be a future with a family, if you . . . desire.

[ The last part was harder than he thought. It is a future Obi-Wan cannot be part of. Ever since Yoda's return, it feels as though he is watching the life he knew slip through his fingers. ]