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[lothrat]

Oh, is that a choice? Sure doesn't sound like a choice to Ezra. Not unless Ezra backpedals on his feelings that he shouldn't have expected problems from not being able to talk in the forest, and he's not willing to do that. That leaves him no choice but to scowl defensively, crossing his arms.

"Yes, Master Jinn," he mutters, absolutely not looking forward to defending his convictions so early the following day.

[sithkabobed]

"Alright. Then I'll make the preparations tonight," Qui-Gon nods. At the very least, Ezra won't be traveling alone (then again, based on his attitude, that may not be good news).

He turns back to brewing his tea, his shoulder angled just enough to still hold eye contact with Ezra and address the uneasiness between the two.

"This isn't a punishment, Ezra."

[lothrat]

Ezra barely refrains from huffing at that claim. "Of course it's not. I asked for it, right?" That's the line of logic he's pretty sure Qui-Gon's using right now.

Never mind that Qui-Gon probably would have found some way or another to drive home the scolding he just gave. That's what adult authority figures do.

[sithkabobed]

"That isn't what I meant."

Qui-Gon pours the tea into two cups, placing one in front of Ezra first before placing the other at the opposite end of the table.

"This is a multiple-level learning opportunity. Nothing more and nothing less."

[lothrat]

"Doesn't mean you're not making sure I learn my lesson," he grumbles, hands wrapping around the cup though he doesn't take a sip. Sorry, Qui-Gon, you're just doomed to get some lip from a teenager today.

[sithkabobed]

"And all that means is that I'm doing what I'm supposed to."

While it's not okay for Ezra to give Qui-Gon as much lip as he has, the fact of the matter is that the old Jedi has dealt with plenty of surly teens throughout his life. Enough that he has an arsenal of comebacks and enough patience to deliver them without too sharp a wit.

[lothrat]

And just how is he supposed to argue with that? It is an adult's job to make sure a kid learns, especially if the kid screwed something up and put his own life at risk - even if it had been an accident. Ezra huffs, but it's as much one of concession as irritation.

"I'm gonna go get dressed," he says, swallowing down his tea before he stands up, because you just don't waste food. "I've got stuff to do today."

Translation: he's going to retreat while the retreating is good.

[sithkabobed]

"Alright, Ezra."

Qui-Gon makes no move to stop him, understanding full well that some space is needed between the two for the time being. Their little... discussion isn't anything permanently damaging, and he takes solace in that, but he also respects its delicate nature.

"Be safe."

It's not a final barb, but a sincere request.