It's a good thing Ezra's head is ducked down, because that certainly is a wince that crosses across Qui-Gon's face. It wouldn't do well for the boy's pride to see his mentor pity him so overtly, that's for sure. As such, Qui-Gon's hand returns to Ezra's shoulder, this time briskly rubbing at the blade. This isn't the time for pedantic nomenclature correction, so he lets that 'try' slip. He understands Ezra's intent just fine without it.
"I know you will."
Qui-Gon's hand reaches down from the young Padawan's shoulder to gently raise his chin so Ezra's eyes can meet the old Jedi's warm gaze.
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Date: 2018-01-09 05:50 am (UTC)It's a good thing Ezra's head is ducked down, because that certainly is a wince that crosses across Qui-Gon's face. It wouldn't do well for the boy's pride to see his mentor pity him so overtly, that's for sure. As such, Qui-Gon's hand returns to Ezra's shoulder, this time briskly rubbing at the blade. This isn't the time for pedantic nomenclature correction, so he lets that 'try' slip. He understands Ezra's intent just fine without it.
"I know you will."
Qui-Gon's hand reaches down from the young Padawan's shoulder to gently raise his chin so Ezra's eyes can meet the old Jedi's warm gaze.
"Because you always do."