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If they hurt you, Kylo...

[That will end with a city turning into a smoking crater.]

You know my power.

If Kenobi has been murdered as we suspect, the perpetrator is a serious threat.
You may need my help.
Trust me to stand with you. Together, there is nothing that could stand against us.

I do need you.

But not just for that.

Where can you meet me?

Anywhere. I was on my way to Obi-Wan's residence. Luke seemed intent on beginning there, and he should not be left alone if there someone capable of killing Jedi walking among us.

[ Kylo Ren assigning himself to Luke's protection. Yes. That's the power of his love for Anakin. ]

You really are amazing, you know that? Thank you. Luke will be fine with you watching his back.

I'm going in a different direction. But I'll probably need to tread carefully.

[Until he can behead that serpent again.]

You should join me. We can ensure Luke's safety and set out together.

I know your heart. I have seen what you desire.
If you truly want to rediscover the Light, this is a path you should not walk alone. You know this.
If you go into the dark alone you may lose yourself to it.

[He's too damn proud to feel embarrassed at Kylo's insight versus his own.]

Alright. I'll go with you and Luke to Obi-Wan's apartment. If we can track where he might have gone, we might come across evidence.

[He wants to take justice into his own hands and set the world right, but that might just be a fanciful dream.]

[ He wasn't really expecting Anakin to agree with him- he isn't exactly the most natural advocate for the Light, and quite honestly, part of him wishes his grandfather was a little more accepting of the Dark Side. But he would do anything to protect Anakin, even from himself, and the strange, unfamiliar relief he feels as he reads over the response makes something bright and powerful surge through him. ]

Then I will see you soon. And then we will make this right.

[It isn't comfortable being submissive or not taking charge in every single situation. Anakin is far too used to pushing the gas pedal and ignoring the brakes. But when he sees Luke and Leia - their sweet hearts and their struggles - and when he sees Kylo - battling very familiar demons - he knows he has to change. They need it and they deserve it.

Anakin smiles faintly at the text and speeds towards Obi-Wan's apartment as fast as his car can take him. He will get out and bring out his lightsaber - but he doesn't ignite it.]

Kylo?

[ Kylo is standing guard over Obi-Wan's apartment, every inch of him (and there are plenty) radiating a tightly controlled menace. He also has his lightsaber in hand, ready and waiting.
There aren't many sane people who would dare approach him, to be honest. ]

Here.
Luke isn't here. I'm not sure if he listened to advice and stayed home or if he is... investigating by himself.
Perhaps he is with Leia.

[ That is one bodyguard duty he should probably not attempt. ]

[Anakin dares and the first thing Kylo will get is a shoulder squeeze. He doesn't look good - how can he? - but he is no longer at the point of destroying everything that stands in his way.]

It's possible. We can check on them in a little bit.

[He glances at the door and steels himself.]

I'm glad you're here.

[ It's a relief to see Anakin a little more in control of himself- not because he's afraid of Vader, far from it, but because he knows his grandfather is. He nods.

There's very little of the awkwardness Anakin has seen in him, now. Being prepared to fight and eliminate threats to himself and his interests is far more familiar an arena than navigating Life Day with his time-scattered, dysfunctional family. He inhabits his tall, broad frame with the confidence of a man who knows there is very little that could harm him. ]

I'm glad you are too.
I--

[ His comm device chirps, and he pales slightly as he reads the notification. It's his father. He freezes in place. ]

[He is paler than he ever should be, but he is calmer. It's at times like this that he realizes he is surrounded by people who love him and he is entirely undeserving of it. He has to try and fight his instincts - his fear and his anxiety.]

Kylo? [Anakin frowns at the pause, peering down at the comm. He arches a brow, less curious about the message than Kylo's reaction to it.] At least he's trying to be a father.

[ He swallows.
Yes. He is. That's all this is, but it makes his chest so tight with pain- his father. His murdered father, completely oblivious of his son's future sins. ]

I know.
But-- he doesn't. It's complicated.
We have time for it later.

[ He steels himself and replies, his discomfort more than obvious.
Kylo has far from come to terms with his sins. ]

They're coming. Han, and Luke.

[The idea of Anakin "Full of Drama and Complications" Skywalker being put off by more complications is ridiculous. It's like Jello; there's always room for it.]

He doesn't know about you or what you've done. [He brings their heads together for a brief moment.] You're going to be fine. Help Luke and I through this and we'll figure out the rest.

[ He relaxes slightly at that gesture- it's still so strange to him, these little demonstrations of solidarity, but they are painfully welcome.

He still would definitely rather be fighting a dozen opponents with his grandfather than steeling himself for a conversation with dad, though. ]

We have a lot to do.

Yeah. [He tries to give Kylo a comforting smile, but it doesn't reach his eyes. He feels sick having to look for evidence relating to the possible death of his once Master. While he had planned on killing him at one point, he doesn't feel that way anymore. Obi-Wan is...

Obi-Wan. No one can replace him and Anakin loves him.] Let's get inside. Ahsoka should know which path he takes to his job. I'm guessing he was attacked on the way.

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