A soft sigh escapes him, but he smiles and bows his head to her, hiding his disappointment as he feels her withdrawing. "Of course."
Moving past her, Obi-Wan enters the kitchen and locates what he needs, using the time and familiar motions to let his mind drift. There is nothing he can do except be there when she is ready. It's hard for him, because he is used to being proactive, but he understands that negotiations cannot take place unless all parties are willing; while the situation isn't really the same, the dynamics are similar. He can wait. He can do whatever she needs him to, to make her feel comfortable. Either she will turn to him, or she will continue to keep her own counsel, and trying to force the issue will only drive her away.
He had already pushed too hard, thankfully only a little, but he knew it would take time to repair the damage.
Next time, he thought ruefully, I will pretend I'm still asleep.
When the tea is finished steeping, he carries a cup out to her.
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Moving past her, Obi-Wan enters the kitchen and locates what he needs, using the time and familiar motions to let his mind drift. There is nothing he can do except be there when she is ready. It's hard for him, because he is used to being proactive, but he understands that negotiations cannot take place unless all parties are willing; while the situation isn't really the same, the dynamics are similar. He can wait. He can do whatever she needs him to, to make her feel comfortable. Either she will turn to him, or she will continue to keep her own counsel, and trying to force the issue will only drive her away.
He had already pushed too hard, thankfully only a little, but he knew it would take time to repair the damage.
Next time, he thought ruefully, I will pretend I'm still asleep.
When the tea is finished steeping, he carries a cup out to her.