[ It takes ... a second for Ben to figure out the privacy controls on his comms-device, and when it turns out that it really is just a simple matter of intending it to go only to Anakin, their thread of conversation conveniently locks up.
His voice had been light when he'd spoken, no different from discussing the weather or asking how his day was. It doesn't lose that lightness when he speaks next, but there is something that only someone who has known him for much of his life could pick up on.
It's ... complicated. The barest hint of weight. ]
I know. I'd only meant to tease you a little. [ But perhaps the circumstances of this place and the time between them only brings their tension to light instead. ] I would prefer 'Ben' if only because I wouldn't have to explain why I hadn't introduced myself to everyone as Obi-Wan.
[ And there's the barest hitch at the mention of his own name; how long has it been since he'd spoken it from his own lips, rather than dance around who he used to be? ]
🔒 we lockin' this shit up tight
His voice had been light when he'd spoken, no different from discussing the weather or asking how his day was. It doesn't lose that lightness when he speaks next, but there is something that only someone who has known him for much of his life could pick up on.
It's ... complicated. The barest hint of weight. ]
I know. I'd only meant to tease you a little. [ But perhaps the circumstances of this place and the time between them only brings their tension to light instead. ] I would prefer 'Ben' if only because I wouldn't have to explain why I hadn't introduced myself to everyone as Obi-Wan.
[ And there's the barest hitch at the mention of his own name; how long has it been since he'd spoken it from his own lips, rather than dance around who he used to be? ]