What happens next in Sightless bird?
Leaving the gathering hall is a relief, as bewildering and interesting as it is to hear adults bicker like children, Obi-Wan would admit that he was a bit dazed at this point.
Overwhelmed and overstimulated.
All the sounds and scents, a mix of cologne and perfumes and oils that overpowered his nose that made him sneeze. Then there was the emotions spilling all over without any shields in place on most of these adults were…
These people were suppose to be among those that made decisions on how their society was suppose to work?
These people that bickered worse than children over petty things, who didn’t seem to get that they were suppose to support and care for people all over the galaxy and instead were arguing about petty things?
Honestly, who in the galaxy bickered about parking taxes!?
He and Anakin had more productive arguments, and they sometimes argued about the texture of blankets and what kind of slippers were best!
So yes, Obi-Wan is relieved as he follows his master to get away, tucked into Anakin’s side with one hand holding onto the man’s belt to relieve his own senses just a bit.
Well, until he feels that signature.
That person, unique as all people were and dear to Obi-Wan as he perks up and lets go, rushing forward. Anakin lets out a surprised, worried shout but lets Obi-Wan rush forward, dodging under aids.
“Fox!” Obi-Wan cried with delight, the glow of the man turning towards him, brightening up like a bonfire before the man is reaching out, catching Obi-Wan with little difficulty.
He’s equally easily lifted up into the air, happily reaching out and tucking his legs around Fox chest, holding on as he delights in having his Fox again in reach with vambrace covered arms beneath his ass supporting. He loved Fox, Fox was one of the best people he knew.
“Thorn, get my helmet off.” Fox growled and Obi-Wan would have greeted Thorn, he liked Thorn but he was occupied in basking in the affectionate care of his big brother as Fox dropped his bare head forward, pressing it to Obi-Wan’s.
The affection wraps around him, warm and familiar like an old blanket, echoing through Obi-Wan from the skin to skin touch and like this, so close, Obi-Wan can see Fox.
Or well, what he thinks is Fox face.
He done this with others, fingertips can only give him so much and while there is no color, its still Fox face.
“Hi Fox.” He greeted quietly, arms wrapped around the commander’s neck to hold on with quiet glee.
“Hey there verd’ika.” Fox greeted in turn, voice low and warm as he held tightly onto Obi-Wan, his breath smelling of caff as it washed over Obi-Wan’s face. In the Force, Fox emotions were a convoluted mess but sticking out almost like a sore thumb was the man’s relief with the affection.
Obi-Wan knew that Fox didn’t like he was out in active battlefields, knew that he didn’t want Obi-Wan out in the war but that the other wouldn’t say as much. That he wanted Obi-Wan to spread his own wings so to speak.
And from Fox, those emotions didn’t hurt.
Fox didn’t think of him as ‘less’ because his eyes didn’t work.
Fox was simply worried because he cared.
It had nothing to do with Obi-Wan being supposedly less capable than any other youngling.
Fox has never made Obi-Wan feel less, only loved by someone who genuinely cared. Just like creche master Dolan and Vanda, just like master Yoda and Master Windu.
Just like Anakin and Qui-Gon.
A warm, protective hand rests on his back and Obi-Wan reluctantly pulls away enough to tilt his head in Anakin’s direction, beaming happily. “Panakin!” He clung to Fox still. “Can I stay with ori vod Fox?” He questioned hopefully, feeling Fox arms tighten on his legs.
Anakin let out a deep, considering hum, rubbing lightly at his spine. “Well, as long as Commander Fox feeds you and brings you to the temple before eight, I don’t see an issue.” His master stated lightly.
The arms on his legs eased the grip slightly, Obi-Wan feeling himself dip slightly. “Of course General, we’ll feed him properly.” Fox promised.
Obi-Wan just grinned, feeling Anakin tug on his braid with the Force.
He got to spend time with Fox! “Shooting range!” He cried out, hands in the air, Thorn laughing in his helmet as Fox snorted loudly.