"Well, you have grown quite a bit, Padawan," Qui-Gon agrees as he reaches out one more time to make sure Ezra's hair stays smoothed out with a quick, rough brush of his fingers. Something about his tone indicates that he's not just talking about the boy's height (although there has definitely been some improvement there, as well). He steps back and glances at the young Padawan in front of him with a discerning eye, as if searching for something intangible.

Qui-Gon's noticed something else; a change in Ezra's personality. He's matured and, despite remaining a typical teenager at his core, has adopted qualities befitting a Padawan. The discipline, the humility, the openness... they were all qualities present at the start, but over the past few months, they've blossomed.

For a moment, Qui-Gon swears he can see young Obi-Wan standing tall, ready to take on the next challenge life has in store.

"Kanan will be proud."