[Even had Anakin known the breadth and scope of Luke's internal struggle, he would find it difficult to walk away, to not try. He's aware of the hesitance, the need for space, and he understands that more than Luke likely knows. But those questions were thrown to the side long before reaching out.
Some things matter more than wondering why the son he's never known--who has never known him--is wary of him. Such as said son's well-being. It helps that Luke's first reaction is more affirming than he's come to expect.
It's not remarked on.
The only reaction is Anakin's hand closing around Luke's and pulling him forward and up. They're going to get out of this if he has to die trying.]
why would you ever be sorry for this?
Some things matter more than wondering why the son he's never known--who has never known him--is wary of him. Such as said son's well-being. It helps that Luke's first reaction is more affirming than he's come to expect.
It's not remarked on.
The only reaction is Anakin's hand closing around Luke's and pulling him forward and up. They're going to get out of this if he has to die trying.]