❝I know you say that, Master, but…❞ Dark lips settled in a frown, crystal blue eyes downcast. He was her Master, yet.. should it be her decision whether to put herself in danger, being a person of her own free will and thought? Yes, she was supposed to take orders from him, but at the moment she was seriously reconsidering these. ❝Isn’t it supposed to be MY CHOICE to put my life in danger? I know, I’m the student and you’re the Master, but.. I don’t want to not be able to do all that I can, because you don’t want me in danger. Yes, the war takes more and more lives every day, even a few Jedi among the ranks, but… I don’t want to be held back from learning all that I can from you, and even in dangerous situations I can learn so much..❞ Her voice was quiet, trying to reason with his comment of it being too dangerous; was she really not ready? or was he just afraid to bring her along?
❛ AHSOKA — ❜ patient notes are soft , but also firm in their delivery , determination carrying each word. she’s right — that much he knows , frown marring calm visage as her speech unfolds. fearful monster grips beating heart with unforgiving strength , almost levigating its open walls. the mere thought of her dying is enough to induce terror , a possibility that’s too high in this mission. and again he knows : that of his attatchments he must let go. and again , he knows : his inability to do so grows every day. HE CANNOT JEOPARDIZE HER LIFE. when he may not be enough to protect her. good enough , fast enough , capable enough , intelligent enough — endless scenarios where tragedy may strike. head shakes with denial , trying ( and perhaps not succeeding ) to sound reasonable. ❛ there is not learning this time. you either do , or die ; it is no place for a padawan. ❜