[If Qui-Gon had ever voiced that pang of guilt to Ezra, Ezra would have wasted no time in turning around and squashing it. It wasn't Qui-Gon's fault he'd been forced onto the streets, and if his parents are even alive, he thinks they'd be more grateful to Qui-Gon than anything else that he'd taken Ezra into his home and into his heart, giving Ezra the anchor of family that he'd needed as much as he'd needed food.
Even if Qui-Gon didn't ever voice that guilt aloud, though, maybe he would get the same message from the simple love and affection Ezra showed, from the smiles that beamed brighter when turned onto Qui-Gon, to the hugs Ezra reserved just for him, to the way his hands hovered for a moment before letting go, reluctant to give up their connection now that he's just gotten Qui-Gon back.
And then, too, there's the way that Ezra's thrived in the time since they'd adopted each other. Gone is the lost little boy who'd begun to lose his trust and innocence, and in his place is a young man growing straight and true with Qui-Gon's guidance, encouraged by the smiles and pride he's received from Qui-Gon in turn. He's Qui-Gon's legacy, for better or worse, seeking to emulate every example he's set, from stubbornness to morals and character laced with durasteel, compassion shining clear through it all.
What better argument is there that Qui-Gon did the right thing with him?]
Well, if I do, you can always give the extra to me - like you do anyway. [Ezra teases a little more, then finally pulls back with a smile.] I'll bring some tea, too.
[Because he knows his father too well.
Straightening up, he heads for the door to slip out of the room. His last farewell comes in a brief brush from the Force, warm and full of love.]
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Date: 2017-10-11 05:06 pm (UTC)Even if Qui-Gon didn't ever voice that guilt aloud, though, maybe he would get the same message from the simple love and affection Ezra showed, from the smiles that beamed brighter when turned onto Qui-Gon, to the hugs Ezra reserved just for him, to the way his hands hovered for a moment before letting go, reluctant to give up their connection now that he's just gotten Qui-Gon back.
And then, too, there's the way that Ezra's thrived in the time since they'd adopted each other. Gone is the lost little boy who'd begun to lose his trust and innocence, and in his place is a young man growing straight and true with Qui-Gon's guidance, encouraged by the smiles and pride he's received from Qui-Gon in turn. He's Qui-Gon's legacy, for better or worse, seeking to emulate every example he's set, from stubbornness to morals and character laced with durasteel, compassion shining clear through it all.
What better argument is there that Qui-Gon did the right thing with him?]
Well, if I do, you can always give the extra to me - like you do anyway. [Ezra teases a little more, then finally pulls back with a smile.] I'll bring some tea, too.
[Because he knows his father too well.
Straightening up, he heads for the door to slip out of the room. His last farewell comes in a brief brush from the Force, warm and full of love.]