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[hadthehighground]

Need to talk with Obi-Wan privately via amulet or want to physically meet him somewhere? This is the place to do it!

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Comments

[oratorical]

I agree.

[because as much as she does want to be able to defend herself and others if needed, she still is more focused on doing what she can to change that crystal smashing punishment.]

If you know, how long will he remain under your supervision?

[not totally related, but if he's going to mention Ben, she isn't about to pass up an opportunity to learn more about him.]

[hadthehighground]

I can't say for certain. Likely until the Enforcers decide that he is no longer a significant threat.

In my opinion, I believe he's learned his lesson. But it is not my decision to make.

[oratorical]

Regardless of the length of time, I appreciate that you're looking out for him.

[since Obi-Wan said Ben had never attacked him, which was a good sign, and he seemed calm and level-headed enough to maybe be a good influence.]

[hadthehighground]

You're most welcome, though I only wish I could do more. He's very conflicted and I am doing my best to help him.

[He hoped that with Kylo Ren, he might be able to succeed where he had failed with Anakin. He didn't want to see another Skywalker lost to the Dark Side.]

[oratorical]

[her gratitude is something she can't hide from the connection between them, because it's reassuring to hear she's not the only one that thinks it's still possible to help Ben. Not that others not feeling the same would deter her on this--nothing really could once her mind was made up on something--but it helps her feel more secure in her opinions.]

I feel being there for him is more than enough to start with. I can't imagine what he's been through during his life, but he needs someone to listen to him that he can trust and confide in. [and unfortunately she isn't sure that person would ever be her, but that's something she won't admit. Not to Obi-Wan at least.]

[hadthehighground]

[Her gratitude is felt and he's happy to know that she feels that way. Obi-Wan only wants to help after all, and having the approval of Ben's family makes that easier.]

I suppose the fact that he's willing to talk to me says something. He has no love for Jedi. Though he also entrusted his Lightsaber to me during the whole ordeal. So I can safely say progress is being made.

[Obi-Wan wouldn't leave his Lightsaber with just anyone, and he was certain Ben felt the same way. So there was a trust there. Something that he can work with.]

I have hope for him. Your son is not lost yet.

[oratorical]

[naturally, Ben leaving his lightsaber with Obi-Wan is something she's never heard before now, and she's actually surprised by it. Leia is happy to accept Obi-Wan's assessment that it's a good sign.]

Is there anything I can do to help you, or to help him along? [she won't actually admit it, but she does feel next to useless when it came to helping Ben. She has little idea how to parent in the first place, but adding all of Ben's issues on top of it? She had no idea where to begin.]

[hadthehighground]

[Obi-Wan considered this for a moment. He wasn't entirely sure of specifics at this point, but he didn't want to discourage Leia from trying.]

You are his mother. I'm certain there are ways you can reach him no one else can. Your death, I think, profoundly affected him.

[He knew Kylo Ren cared about her, no matter how much he tried to hide his affections and attachments to people. He had seen it when the young man's end was near.]

[oratorical]

[How her death may have affected Ben isn't something Leia wants to think about. She could see the attempts to wrestle control back from the spirit possessing him, and she didn't want to know what had happened after all of that. It made it easier to move on and not dwell on her own feelings about death.]

That's not what I wanted for him. ["that" means a number of things, not just him having to watch as the spirit killed her.]

I had to try and help, though. [Sorry Obi-Wan, you opened this can, and she can't quite put a stopper on it just yet.]

[hadthehighground]

[He did, didn't he? Obi-Wan would just have to go with it.]

Of course, I don't think anyone would have expected any less. I only brought it up because I think it's evident that he cares for you.

[oratorical]

[There's more she wants to add, about how she's not sure how he actually feels based on things he's told her before, but fortunately for Obi-Wan, she's not about to share Kylo's feelings about the rebellion she's dedicated her life to just yet. Obi-Wan's comment has given her a lot to think about, and she's not comfortable enough to share more (honestly, she felt a bit foolish already for sharing what she had with him despite not really knowing him), so it was back to business--]

Regardless. You'll let me know when you have time available to help, I hope. I don't have as much to do here as I'm accustomed to, so we can surely work something out.

[hadthehighground]

[Thats certainly all right, he would understand. One can not expect someone reveal all their inward thoughts and feelings after they barely knew each other.]

Yes, of course. Once I make a plan I'll send you the times I'm available and we can go from there.