[That... clearly makes Luke a little sad.] Why don't I tell you about her, then.
She's someone I've always looked up to. When I first met her, she'd been captured by the Empire, and I had to break her out. As soon as she knew what was happening, she took charge of the rescue and orchestrated everything. She's essential to the Rebel Alliance. One of the youngest senators to ever hold office.
[Luke nods, and is quiet for a moment before,] I know, but... I can help. If you ever need me to act as a go-between, I hope you'll ask.
Anyway, what I meant was, someone like that can't be told what to do. Shouldn't be. All anyone can do is make sure she's safe when she moves forward with her plans.
Of course I care, you're- [My father. But that bothers Anakin apparently-] family.
I'm... trying to train her with the Force, yes. We'll see how well I do at it. [A shrug. He doesn't feel remotely equal to the task, but what other choice does he have.]
[Luke's whole expression changes, from one of quiet doubt to wonder. If his father thinks he can do it... that means something deep and incredible to Luke, and he holds it close to his heart.]
[And then his hand.]
Oh, it's- it's fine. Leia told me you were asking about it...? Did you notice something off?
[And Luke carefully considers this, as he does with all his father's words.]
I've been thinking about that, since our talk. When I lost my hand, the only prosthetic equipment available was for this model. [He raises his hand, synthskin and all.] Maybe your way is better. I'm not really sure; I never thought about it until you pointed it out.
Don't ...let my words influence you too much. It's just a hand. More importantly, it's your hand. If you never thought about it, it's probably not too important to you. But it was, for me. That's why I brought it up.
It sounds like something Ben would say. [A shrug. Don't tell dad but 90% of Luke's Jedi shtick is bullshitting until something sounds good. A grand tradition, tbh.] I wouldn't want to be closed-minded, Jedi or no.
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She's someone I've always looked up to. When I first met her, she'd been captured by the Empire, and I had to break her out. As soon as she knew what was happening, she took charge of the rescue and orchestrated everything. She's essential to the Rebel Alliance. One of the youngest senators to ever hold office.
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[ Another long exhale. ]
I appreciate that. I appreciate you trying. But this isn't something you can just tell me to... to be.
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Anyway, what I meant was, someone like that can't be told what to do. Shouldn't be. All anyone can do is make sure she's safe when she moves forward with her plans.
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And I'm sure you're doing that so I don't need to say anything. Don't worry about how I feel about it.
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I'm... trying to train her with the Force, yes. We'll see how well I do at it. [A shrug. He doesn't feel remotely equal to the task, but what other choice does he have.]
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[ he rubs his hands over his face ]
How's your hand?
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[And then his hand.]
Oh, it's- it's fine. Leia told me you were asking about it...? Did you notice something off?
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[ It's light teasing, something he'd do with Ahsoka. He coughs and shrugs half-heartedly ]
It's nothing. If you're okay with it, then it's nothing.
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[But he's still smiling. This conversation is getting... easier. It's nice.]
I'm curious why you brought it up, if- if you want to talk about it.
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So there's a long pause where he's searching for something to say so not to disappoint Luke. ]
Uh.
Speaking from experience, I don't want you to let people's perspective of it hinder you. It can but it shouldn't. That's all.
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I've been thinking about that, since our talk. When I lost my hand, the only prosthetic equipment available was for this model. [He raises his hand, synthskin and all.] Maybe your way is better. I'm not really sure; I never thought about it until you pointed it out.
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Who knows. Maybe it's something I need to think about. A Jedi should consider everything.
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If the time for it presents itself.
Who told you that one?
[ it sounds sketchy, luke ]
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Who's Ben?
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Well, if he's Ben to you then he's Ben.