[closed;] damn your love, damn your lies

[ex_forcechoke292]

Who: Anakin Skywalker (forcechoke), Ahsoka Tano (divagated), & Obi-Wan Kenobi (jedimindtrick)
When: 6/6 and post-6/12
Where: Various vacation resort rooms, depending on thread.
What: Pre- and post-#VADERGATE trainwrecks. [*VADERGATE, a drama in (like) 15 parts (or something), this being the fourth of those 15 parts.]
Warnings: N/A, will be updated as necessary. #ClassicSkywalker whining?

Comments

[jedimindtrick]

No, I know.

[ In his heart of hearts, it's so clear to him that Anakin would never — could never — turn to the Dark Side, but after so many very clear indications (including those written by his own hand), Obi-Wan is having a more difficult time with plausible deniability. Particularly as his friend rails against the so-called destiny. ]

I can't say what causes it or where it happens or even when it happens, but it feels... soon. If the timelines are to be maintained, if this is even our universe we're talking about, then it won't be long. After my time, at least.

[ He runs a hand down his face and then scrubs at his beard thoughtfully. ]

If I have the chance, I'll ask if anyone knows the real cause, but I can't imagine they wouldn't have mentioned it already. [ Kenobi scoffs. ] I'm surprised they haven't at this point.

[divagated]

If we know the cause, maybe we really can prevent it. [And knowing Anakin, if he's aware that it'll happen, he'd try extra hard to not let it.]

Or help him, at least. Because it all falls on him, doesn't it? [Because honestly, even if they took steps to stop it, it really came down to if Anakin still let that darkness in. They just had to do everything they could to support him and help him through this.

But judging by his sickened state, this wasn't going to be easy.]

[jedimindtrick]

I'm afraid that tends to be how it goes, although I'll admit I don't much like it.

[ The pressure they put on Anakin... it's never been right. And Obi-Wan, in all his years, has remained cautious about placing too much on Skywalker's already burdened shoulders. Unfortunately, he can't protect Anakin from everyone, and even if he wanted to, the Council would invariably overrule his wishes. ]

Should I discover the cause, you'll be one of the first to know, Ahsoka.

[ He looks across at her, eyes burning with purpose. ]

For now, we know what we must do.

[divagated]

Me either. [While she may not know just how long the weight of practically everything as been on Anakin's shoulders, she knows how much the Council expects of him. She's seen their encounters for two years now. It would be impossible for her not to realize what they put on him.]

Thank you, Master. And if I learn anything more, I'll make sure you know, too.

[She nods, just as determined as the Jedi before her. If they could do something, if they could help him, they had to try.]