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[skywalkers]

[Anakin looks troubled, lost in thought. He often wondered why the people he knew, the people he loved, always acted as if they didn't completely trust him. After reacting to Padmé though, he realizes he doesn't have enough faith in them either. At the same time, he's impatient, which is hardly unusual for him. There are other things on his mind too. Like when he'll be knighted. He speaks lowly, eyes flickering to the screen.]

As Jedi, it is our duty to protect and restore our worlds. I think it is time we look into the other powers here, and how they connect to the Force. If we did, we might come up with a tangible solution.

Maybe if we're lucky I'll get to be knighted in the next decade.

[Filtered to Padmé]

I'm... I'm sorry. I jumped to conclusions. I should have known something was off, instead of thinking you could possibly ever do that.

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[albinoidiot]

Hang in there, man. You know the council is a bunch of old people. You can't tell if Windu is old because he's bald, but I'm sure if he let his hair grow he'd have gray hairs.

Y-You got this.

[Yeah. Pep-talking Anakin fucking Skywalker. That's. Yeah.]

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[skywalkers]

If the council was here, I'm sure it would be exactly the same I wouldn't be knighted anyway.

Even though I am ready for it. They're old, they don't understand. But... [he pauses.] Your hair is gray too.

[Only Dante understands!]

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[albinoidiot]

Have you ever tried telling them that you're not ready? You know, reverse psychology? They'll call you arrogant if they hear you say stuff like that, you know this. I know this.

Hey, I was born like this. I'm twenty-one. [He's actually nineteen but he lies.]

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[skywalkers]

That could work. Or they might catch onto it and use it against me. It couldn't hurt to try.

I see.

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[albinoidiot]

Hey, glad I could help.

[alwaysmindful]

[There's been so much tension in this house, Qui-Gon has been sure to keep well aside. But, because he's always mindful (get it?) he's curious to see Ani.]

What worries you, Anakin? You dwell on many things, decisions should be made with a clear mind.

[skywalkers]

[How Anakin had missed Qui-Gon. He had been someone Anakin felt truly understood him, and now he felt he needed him more than ever.]

It's this place, Master. I feel like we're responsible... We should be finding a way to restore the galaxy, I want to be doing something, I have to keep up my training if I'm to be a Jedi Knight but I don't know what to do!

[alwaysmindful]

I understand how frustrating it can be, to be here against our will and without much of a clue for our return. Although I agree we should put our efforts into finding a connection, you shouldn't be impatient. The force will guide us. Even now, I sense it.

In regards to training, perhaps I can help. I am a master, after all. [He'll be teasing there.]

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[cardcaptored]

The force? What's that?

[ She tilts her head to the side. ]

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[geniustheveil]

[She comes as Sailor Mercury for talk like this, transformed and in her uniform, unrecognizable as Ami - except perhaps by the Force. Her aura in both forms is very much the same.]

I'd be happy to discuss those possibilities. My own powers are based in water.

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[executionerrose]

Do you really think you deserve to be a knight?

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[skywalkers]

I know I deserve to face the Trials. They can decide.

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[executionerrose]

They will tell you when you are ready. It's no good being impatient.

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[tippedthescales]

No...I'm the one who should apologize. Even under a spell, I shouldn't have-- [How could she think she cared for anyone else as much as she cared for him?] Anakin, I'm sorry.

I'd like to apologize in person...if you'll let me.

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[skywalkers]

You weren't wrong to. [He isn't sure how to reassure her, when he had just proved everyone right.] It wasn't your fault.

You can see me at any time, of course.

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[obiwankenobi]

That's a good idea, Anakin. Do you have something in mind about where to start?

So eager to-- ['--be rid of me?' That's what starts to come out at first, even if only as a joke and he only meant it in terms of their partnership. But it occurs to him suddenly that it may not be best to joke about that so soon after talking about his visions. Least of all does he want to make Anakin upset, especially when he really does have good ideas going here. He makes sure his teasing, humorous grin stays.] --be independent?

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[skywalkers]

How about where more Heartless have been showing up, such as the World That Never Was? I know we're not supposed to go there, but doesn't that seem odd?

[Pausing, he gives Obi-Wan one of his careless smirks.] Weren't you the same about a decade or so ago?

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[obiwankenobi]

[The forever rule-following Obi-Wan seems a bit hesitant.] It does, but the King barred public transport there for a reason.

I want to be independent, yes, but... [He doesn't want to leave Qui-Gon either.] You will get your turn, Anakin. It's worth the wait, I assure you.

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[skywalkers]

Yes, to protect the general public. I don't believe we fall into that category. Don't we have a responsibility to help?

When? What if it takes us years? Then what?

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[obiwankenobi]

[Well, he does have a point.] Yes, we do. [He takes a breath. Is he really going to agree to this?] And the King's been a bit secretive-- not that I blame him, but information is vital right now. Perhaps if we just investigate, not get into any fights, we should be alright.

In this case, we cannot be knighted until we save our home regardless. Your hard work in doing so will no doubt either get you knighted or very close to it.