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Rey?

[She knows Rey, sort of. Not well, they've only spoken a few times, but she knows what she looks like. And she's not so sure she likes the idea of counting on her to help contain Anakin.]

You'd have her help you contain Anakin if things take a turn for the worse?

[hadthehighground]

Contain him? No. But I know she would go for help.

If the worst happens and I'm unable to stop him, I'm not certain there's anyone else that could. Prevention is the only good option here.

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[Well that's better than she was originally thinking. Going for help is acceptable.]

There's Luke.

[But she doesn't know how much of a chance Luke would even stand, and really, she doesn't want to find out.]

But, thank you.

[Because she's at least not above thanking him for finally coming to his senses and doing what needs to be done.]

[hadthehighground]

That's true, but I'd rather not ask that of him.

[But if it came down to it, he might have to. The number of Jedi that could put up a fight against Anakin were few, and even then might not be enough. Still, that was a last resort.]

... There's no need to thank me. But... you are welcome.

[A bit of grief actually leaks through at that point.]

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I don't disagree with that. Luke is... already in a difficult enough position.

[Which is mostly her fault, or at least she feels like it is. The details, she knows, Obi-Wan doesn't need.

But she feels that grief, and while she doesn't fully trust Obi-Wan as she did before, he's doing her (and the rest of Empatheias) a favor. So she can't help but ask--]

Are you sure you'll be fine?

[hadthehighground]

I'll have to be.

[There really wasn't much of a choice was there? But he wasn't going to lie and say this wouldn't be difficult.]

Don't worry, I will do what I have to if it comes to that.

[Even if he didn't want to. Even if it might tear him apart.]

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[She knows this is hard for Obi-Wan, she does. But she can't help that small feeling of vindication at Obi-Wan finally admitting the one reassurance she wanted from him. But mostly, she's grateful that he's finally (as far as she sees it) doing something about Anakin, that he's proving himself somewhat trustworthy again.

The feeling of distrust that had been a constant throughout their conversation thus far chips away further. It's not fully gone, but it's a noticeable shift, as slight as it might be.]

Thank you, again. For proving I can place my trust in you.

[Between that and not being the one to tell Anakin.]

[hadthehighground]

Of course.

[His words are genuine, but there's a distinct tiredness to them. For at what cost would he earn her trust? Obi-Wan would simply hope for the best, and strive to make sure that Anakin didn't become what everyone feared he might.]

If you need me, don't hesitate to call.

[And with that, the Jedi Master cut off the connection. Intending to get some rest himself while Anakin was currently sleeping.]