It's a cue that Ezra's never missed, and the familiarity of that custom keeps Qui-Gon grounded in reality.
Which reality is the question. The uncomfortable question that needs to be addressed, but should be done so privately. No need to alarm Ezra with his personal concerns.
He meets Ezra's question with a carefree response with the air of a cat that just subtly ate a canary.
"I provided some help at a stand that I frequent. The woman that runs it is too short to reach some of her stock, and I offered my assistance. She was grateful enough that she offered me first pick of her latest shipment."
It has nothing to do with his habitual lowkey flirting, honest.
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Which reality is the question. The uncomfortable question that needs to be addressed, but should be done so privately. No need to alarm Ezra with his personal concerns.
He meets Ezra's question with a carefree response with the air of a cat that just subtly ate a canary.
"I provided some help at a stand that I frequent. The woman that runs it is too short to reach some of her stock, and I offered my assistance. She was grateful enough that she offered me first pick of her latest shipment."
It has nothing to do with his habitual lowkey flirting, honest.