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I feel like ranting about this scene and my poor, sad boys. 

Obi-Wan comes into Anakin’s room and tells him he’s worried. Expresses his feelings, tells him exactly what he’s worried about. Opens himself up, “Anakin I understand to a degree what is going on. You’ve met Satine. You know I once harbored feelings for her. It’s not that we’re not allowed to have these feelings, it’s natural.”

And Anakin reacts to this honesty with anger. Obi-Wan is trying to help, admits he understands attachment, tries to make Anakin feel less alone, tries to make him feel normal. And Anakin lies to him. Yells at him for suspecting he and Padme have a relationship.

When Anakin lies about Padme and Clovis’ relationship Obi-Wan looks like he was just punched in the stomach.

It’s very obvious he’s upset, but he’s good at hiding it (He only lets his pain show for a second). Then he’s back to his serious Jedi face… I mean what more can he do? His honesty and concern only angered Anakin further.

And the second…

The SECOND Anakin can’t see Obi-Wan’s face his stoic mask breaks. And the look on Anakin’s face tells me he either regrets lying, or feels Obi-Wan’s pain:

Obi-Wan looks likes he’s about to cry. Out of frustration, out of pain, I don’t know. But it’s very obvious he had been hurt by Anakin. 

I can’t imagine what is going though his head. I’m sure he feels utterly defeated. He’s been trying to get Anakin to open up for years, and has failed every time.  Anakin doesn’t trust me. Why why why. What have I done wrong? I failed him. This is my fault. I don’t know how to help him. I don’t know how to get my best friend to just talk to me. 

Oh and Anakin. You know you hurt him, if Obi-Wan can sense your anger towards Clovis you can sense his sadness. You want to tell him everything that’s wrong, or maybe apologize. If you watch the clip you can see his mouth begin to say “wait”, and his arm reaches out to stop Obi-Wan.  

I don’t know if Anakin is feeling guilt for hurting his friend, or regret for not confiding in his friend. Maybe both.

This scene is such a great demonstration of the worst flaw in their relationship: communication. And people like to say it’s because Obi-Wan is closed off and reserved, but I really really feel it’s because Anakin is closed off. 

Anakin just refuses to believe or trust Obi-Wan. Obi-Wan will constantly tell him he’s proud, will be demonstrative for Anakin because he knows he needs it, will tell him he trusts him, tells his to never doubt his faith in him. Obi-Wan is attached to Anakin and does (tries to do) everything for him. He gives Anakin all he needs, but Anakin doesn’t accept it. Anakin never believes him. 

I don’t blame Anakin for this of course, something inside him has been broken, but Obi-Wan Kenobi did not fail Anakin Skywalker.

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Inspired by Careless To Let It Fall by Artemisdesari

#for science

I should think that you Jedi would have more respect for the difference between knowledge and... wisdom. STAR WARS Episode II: Attack of the Clones

Do not return to the Temple…that time has past. And our future is uncertain. We will each be challenged. Our trust. Our faith. Our friendships. But we must persevere. And in time, a new hope will emerge. May the Force be with you, always.

Ewan McGregor as OBI-WAN KENOBI in ATTACK OF THE CLONES

Obi-Wan Kenobi + robe dropping | Revenge of the Sith (2005)

Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) | dir. George Lucas

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