You know the cost of mistakes, Ahsoka. I don't have to remind you of that. We might not be at war here, it doesn't mean we can go making mistakes so recklessly.
[ He reaches for her shoulders, giving them a squeeze - comfort, reassurance flows through their bond despite the cold frustration. ] I know, Ahsoka. But the outcome is not something you can predict, especially in a world we don't know.
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... All right. I won't.
But-- will you at least talk to someone else, then? Like-- Padmé?
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Oh, like how you talked to anyone before trying to save Ling?
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You know the cost of mistakes, Ahsoka. I don't have to remind you of that. We might not be at war here, it doesn't mean we can go making mistakes so recklessly.
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Someone had to help him! Nobody else even realised anything was wrong! I had it, Anakin!
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... I thought I had it.
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... I'm sorry. I didn't-- I didn't mean to worry you.
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Just be careful next time.
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Next time? I don't know about you, but I'm not planning on any more soul-adventures any time soon. Are you?
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Right, because everything we do is planned.
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... Finally:]
You know, I was going to argue that, but I really can't.
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[ a wry smile as he pulls back and into his work again. ]
Thank you for the caf, Ahsoka.
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... Any time, master.
["I'm here for you," she wants to say, but can't quite manage it. Perhaps she can hope it's just conveyed in her face.]