Voice Test

[abovedeception]

The name you have chosen isn't comforting. Even I could fall prey to deception. I only hope I realize my mistake before it is too late.

[Anakin, are you listening? Ahem ahem.]

I also do not take kindly to you separating me from my charge. Send me back immediately if you truly have no ill intentions.

Comments

[abovedeception]

We had our disputes, but we also worked them out. Keeping silent helps no one.

[It's now that he pulls back, gazing into Anakin's eyes intently, hands on his shoulders.]

Fear is part of being human. Jedi aren't above such emotions. [He feels a lot of fear.] I wish I could.

[differently]

[Huh, so therein lies the problem. Not to say keeping silent about certain things isn't a glaringly obvious issue, but being outspoken about those particular problems would reap worse results.

He returns that eye contact for a moment, but is first to look elsewhere.]

To only feel it is different from being guided.

[Though more often than not, it feels like he's expected to act like a droid.]

[abovedeception]

[Uh oh. It doesn't bode well that Anakin looks away. Obi-Wan takes a small breath.]

I have never forced or guided you emotionally. All I have done is given you advice; teachings.

[differently]

[Good call.]

Are you afraid I've built a grudge of some sort against you? Like I said, this wasn't meant to cause uncertainty, and I'm thankful for those teachings. If there's some way to prove it to you...

[abovedeception]

Yes. [He says the word quietly, looking sad.] I fear someone has confused you about my intentions.

[differently]

Oh?

[While idly gripping the sides of his cloak.]

What would make you suspect such a thing?

[At least the eye contact's been reinstated.]

[abovedeception]

I believe I am from a point in your future, Anakin.

[Might as well tell the truth.]

I know of your conversations with Palpatine.

[differently]

[Here comes that furrowed-brow look. It's pretty bad when the first question that pops into mind is along the lines of which ones, versus how.

His hands drop, and he takes a half-step in reverse.]

I'm not sure that I understand.

[He is confused, so.]

[abovedeception]

[He's not running - that is a plus - but Obi-Wan knows he has to choose his words carefully.]

He is a Sith Lord. [One that has earned his enduring disgust and anger.] He would love nothing more than to turn you.

[differently]

[There's no running just yet, but some recoil; he's taking a couple steps back.]

How can you be certain? Moreover...

[Seeing into the future is one thing, but claiming to be from an earlier time...]

You're not making any sense.