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[It's a good thing Leia can't see Qui-Gon right now, because he visibly stiffened at the words, all but directly accusing him of the incidents following Anakin's return to Verens.]

I know. First Obi-Wan, and now Ezra. [And who knows who else.]

[He pauses, sucking in a deep breath as if it would hold back his next words, forbidding the very real possibility of his next actions--what he'd pledged himself to nearly fifty years ago when he was old enough to become a Padawan.]

[It's Xanatos all over again, but somehow even worse. The guilt was his back then, and it's his now.]

He is my responsibility. I'll do what I can to contain the situation.

[The 'even if it means killing him' is (sadly) implied, if Anakin leaves him no choice.]

Edited 2016-12-20 04:01 (UTC)

[She'd say "I told you so," but well. It's pretty much implied by her words anyway.

But that said, Anakin attacking Obi-Wan is something Leia isn't aware happened, and there's a surge of concern at the mention of that. She may be mad at Obi-Wan, but she doesn't want to hear of him getting attacked by Anakin.]

I trust you'll make the right decision.

["this time" is implied. She's not fully sure what the right decision here is, knowing death has no real meaning here, but something needs to be done, and she won't sit around and wait for things to happen.]

I'll speak with Luke, as well. He should know. [and Obi-Wan, but well. That's more because she's reaching out to anyone who has the ability to stop Anakin.]

I'd prefer the right decision to be a peaceful one, but we shall see.

[Matching Leia's concern is Qui-Gon's own rarely displayed trepidation. All signs are pointing to a possible trading of blows, and that's an outcome he has to be willing to accept. Easier said than done.]

[But he meant what he said. He has to do what he can to make things right.]

I appreciate the work you're doing. Thank you.

[She acknowledges his thanks, but it's nothing she feels the need to comment on. And while she would otherwise end it with this, there's more she's concerned about now, before things get worse.]

Are they both okay? Obi-Wan and Ezra, I mean. Ezra stopped responding to my contact over the amulet some time ago.

[The good news is that he didn't expect any comment on the gratitude! Hoorah! The bad news is... just about everything else in this hot mess.]

Obi-Wan is fine.

[Because it's pretty easy to recover from getting choked. Recovering from who you got choked by, on the other hand, is another story. Thankfully, his former Padawan is strong in will.]

Ezra is in my care. He should be alright, but I'll keep you updated on his status if you wish.

I'd appreciate it if you did.

[Because as much of a relief as hearing Obi-Wan is fine is, she's more concerned about Ezra, who she knows is much younger and has much less experience than Obi-Wan. And if he was truly that banged up, perhaps crystal communication isn't the best of ideas at the moment.]

Then I'll make sure to stay in touch.

[He plans on holding true to that promise as well. See? He's good for something. Maybe.]

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