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[hadthehighground]

[Someone has been gone for quite awhile. He disappeared sometime during the whole Valentine fiasco and is only just now showing back up again. It wouldn’t be unreasonable to think he had left this world altogether, but nope he’s still here! Obi-Wan had simply gone outside the city into the Wilderness to be alone and meditate. Needing the time to think and sort things out in his mind with a little help from the Force.

So maybe you will be surprised when you see his face again? He looks no worse for wear, though he is ready to take a shower for sure.]

I apologize for my lengthy absence. It was needed so that I could have some time to think.

Many of you have come to know me as Ben Kenobi, and I regret to say that’s not entirely correct. My actual name is Obi-Wan Kenobi. I had changed my name in order to protect myself before even arriving here. I’m certain many of you will understand my caution as you know the history of the Jedi. However, I have decided such measures are not needed here.

When I first came here, the only members of my kind were myself and Cal. Since then, there are now four of us. Which is largely what brought about my extended leave. I don’t know why so many of us have been brought to this place, but I hadn’t expected to be around so many ever again.

All of us have known what it’s like to be alone. To be hunted and in hiding, living each day with a threat looming over us. There is no reason that should be so as long as we are here. No matter our past struggles, we are still Jedi, and here we don’t have to hide that fact.

Seeing as I was once a member of the High Council, it would be expected of me to see to the safety and well-being of all the Jedi here. I intend to live up to that expectation. I wish to find a place that we can call our own. A temple if you will. Where we can gather, learn, and perhaps even live together. As the only master among us, I have decided to also make myself available for teaching. It won’t exactly be conventional, but these are unconventional times.

Thus I would like to speak with all of you regarding this. And you as well, Mandalorian. We have a great deal to discuss.

Oh... and before I forget. Can anyone explain this?

[Obi-Wan then turns his device to show a giant feathered lizard wearing a saddle and bridle, chewing on leaves not too far away.]

I found her just before I left.

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[hadthehighground]

[It is going to be their thing. And it means he likes you, Mando.]

Yes, I have decided.

[This said to the Mandalorian before the Jedi bent down as Grogu came toddling up to them.]

I have taken these two weeks to meditate on this, and my answer is that I am willing to train you little one. That is, if that is what you want. It is your choice.

[Obi-Wan then glanced up at Din, not about to leave him out of the conversation.]

It is also my conclusion that with the way things are here, it can not be entirely like what I'm used to. I am willing to be flexible, for both of your sakes. However, I would need to play a prominent role in Grogu's life as long as we are both here and I am training him. Just as much as you are. So we will need to come to an agreement in that regard and discuss the details. If this is the path that you both choose.

[There will be rules and stipulations, but Obi-Wan is clearly willing to work with Grogu and the Mandalorian to make this as comfortable for them as possible while not sacrificing on the import aspects of training.]

[the_child]

[Oh so many emotions in such a short span of time. He's excited at the idea of training... But worried about learning more and putting himself at risk. But if Master Kenobi thinks it's okay...

Grogu looks up at Din, wishing he could tell something about what he's thinking under that helmet. Something anything to go on. But nothing. He has a feeling the choice would be his, anyway.

Lowering his ears, he looks down for a moment as he thinks. This isn't their home. It's not as risky to be a Jedi here. And as long as he can still be with Din, what's the harm?

Finally, his ears raise and he looks up at Master Kenobi. Smiling a little, he nods. As long as Din is okay with it, he'll train with Master Kenobi. ]

[foundlingfather]

[It'll be the best thing ever.

Mando's silent as Obi-wan addresses Grogu. Helmet tilted down and a little to the side. Kid's choice. Mando will respect that. It's Grogu who would be training after all. Not him. Then Obi-wan's addressing him too, and he nods in understanding. He won't give an answer on his end, not until after Grogu decides. The kid's thoughts, acceptance matters to him. But it's eased his mind some, knowing that Obi-wan's willing to work with both of them. That he can still be involved.

Something roils in his chest, however, when Grogu looks up at him. He gives a reflexive swallow, before he slowly lowers down to one knee, fingers flexing along his knee guard, before they settle. Gaze focused on the kid only for the moment.]

Go on, buddy. [Even if Grogu can't see his face, the feelings filter through the helmet's vocoder. There's support, and understanding in the tone, filtered with a rare warm fondness from him.] It's your choice. [He's got your back kid, whatever you decide to do.

Only after Grogu seems to agree, does Mando finally look back up to Obi-wan. Giving the man a nod. Taking a moment to to clear his voice, before he speaks.]

Fair enough. I'm...willing to work something out, too.

[hadthehighground]

All right.

[With Grogu willing to train, and Mando backing him up, they could proceed. Thus Obi-Wan sits himself down on the floor. Wanting to be at the child’s level so that he felt included in everything. This wasn’t just going to be the adults talking.]

I think it would be best to start with how the whole process works. You might have seen me mention that traditionally, initiates were brought to the temple at a very young age to begin training. Such was the case with me and with Grogu.

Once an initiate became a certain age, they would have to be taken as an apprentice by a master to continue their training. Grogu knows all of this. He would have been a Padawan one day had things not transpired as they did.

A master and a Padawan form a special bond to assist in the training process. It is a close relationship, much like a parent and child yet deeper than that.

[the_child]

[Grogu reaches out to touch Din's hand. His approval and acceptance means so much. He knows training is the right path, but he doesn't want to sacrifice what they have. This truly is the best option.

Turning, he mirrors Master Kenobi and sits down, watching attentively. His ears lower a little at the mention of what might have been. He wondered once who would be his Master once he'd gotten old enough. Now everything was different, but he was determined to follow the Code as well as he could. ]