Walking slowly
towards the quartermaster’s office with Qui-Gon and Anakin
following quietly behind him, Obi-Wan let out a silent breath. Ever
since they came back, Qui-Gon often showed up to help Obi-Wan in any
manner he could, everything from helping him get food into his
cupboard and fridge to cleaning things.

And Anakin too was
catching onto this behavior, helping Obi-Wan clean out the cupboards
on floor level where Obi-Wan had difficulty getting to now with his
larger stomach which the teen had the easiest time even with his
growing stature.

Getting down on his
knees or crouching down could hurt something awful lot now though for
Obi-Wan and somewhere in the back of his mind he was cursing
evolution for its decision in giving them giant ass stomachs.

Why couldn’t they
be like avians and just lay eggs?

Obi-Wan would
happily sit on an egg for a few months if he could avoid this giant
ass stomach!

And the need for
new clothes.

“Ah! Obi-Wan!
I’ve been waiting for you.” Quartermaster Lipetto smiled warmly
at him when he entered the front office of the large storage area for
quartermasters, turning to yell down the rows of clothes and items at
one of the droids in the back. “Buti! Bring up Knight Kenobi’s
items. Now!” She turned back, shaking out her fur. “I wasn’t
sure when you’d arrive so I had it set away into the shelves until
you came so no one would trip over it.”

Smiling a bit as he
moved over to her assigned cubicle slot with the other quartermasters
busy with other Jedi, Obi-Wan nodded. “Apologies, I’ve been kind
of busy…” He trailed off as she waved a large hand.

“Oh no, no, I
know you’ve been busy with medical appointments and all, I didn’t
think you’d be able to come along before late evening time.” She
laughed, nodding to Qui-Gon and Anakin as they entered. “Master
Jinn, padawan Skywalker.” She greeted before smiling at Obi-Wan
once more. “I’m glad to see you brought help, the crate is a bit
heavy and in your current condition you shouldn’t be carrying it
around for a longer period of time.” Lipetto said softly.

Giving her a
strained smile, Obi-Wan nodded before stepping back as she opened her
cubicle door so Buti could step out with the crate.

It didn’t look
too heavy, being about knee height but Qui-Gon gave a deep grunt when
he lifted it from the droids arms so Obi-Wan knew it had to have some
weight.

“Everything I
need is in it than?” He questioned while accepting a pad from
Lipetto.

“Oh yes, but read
through this to see that the list is complete and then write off on
it.” She nodded.

Scanning through
it, Obi-Wan let out a little hum as he saw the list of tunics,
leggings, slippers and so on.

He frowned when he
reached the end. “Where are the boots?” He questioned in
confusion.

Lipetto gave him a
look. “I did see that on the list but you can’t be serious
Obi-Wan. Your ankles will be swollen for several months to come,
wearing boots will not be a-”

“I want boots.”
Obi-Wan said firmly, the Knight and Quartermaster staring at each
other.

Finally she sighed
and nodded. “I’ll see if I can find some soft leather ankle boots
for you. With very little heel.” She resigned.

Knowing that was
the best he could get, Obi-Wan nodded before writing off on the
order. “Thank you.” Obi-Wan said quietly, feeling contrite since
he knew they were only trying to look after him but…

It was still his
life, the baby growing in him shouldn’t change everything.

He had to make so
many adjustment because of this, let him at least have something…
if only for the sake of his pride.

Letting out a
little meep and a flinch when Anakin touched his elbow, Obi-Wan
looked down at the blond in surprise as he smiled up at Obi-Wan.
“Ani?”

“We should go
back to your quarter, get your stuff set away and make some lunch.”
The blond explained, still holding onto Obi-Wan’s arm.

“Oh, right.
Master Qui-Gon can’t stand there holding the crate… yes, lets
go.” He nodded, letting Anakin slowly guide him out and therefor
not seeing Qui-Gon give Lipetto a significant look that had the
quartermaster sighing in relief at the Jedi master obvious intent on
talking to Obi-Wan about the boots.

With that over, he
followed his former and current padawan out.