[Where Ezra attempts a smile, Qui-Gon succeeds. He lifts the lid off the teapot and checks its contents. Satisfied, he begins to pour them both some tea. Ezra's cup comes before his own, and he slides it along.]
[He can sense Ezra's hesitation even without the use of the Force. Years of working with people and reading their needs and intentions has tempered that ability. But he also knows when not to pry--trying to coerce the boy into talking about himself before he's ready would only make him clam up, and above all else, Qui-Gon wants to earn his trust.]
We could all use a reminder of happiness from time to time.
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[Where Ezra attempts a smile, Qui-Gon succeeds. He lifts the lid off the teapot and checks its contents. Satisfied, he begins to pour them both some tea. Ezra's cup comes before his own, and he slides it along.]
[He can sense Ezra's hesitation even without the use of the Force. Years of working with people and reading their needs and intentions has tempered that ability. But he also knows when not to pry--trying to coerce the boy into talking about himself before he's ready would only make him clam up, and above all else, Qui-Gon wants to earn his trust.]
We could all use a reminder of happiness from time to time.