Prompt from Antonia Rose: I was wondering whether you could do another codywan chapter next. :D You've pulled me onto that ship and now I can't wait to read more. :)
Inspiration from Dakt37 ( post/168979222924/a-qui-gon-survived-tpm-au-raises-a-lot-of)
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Obi-Wan felt as though every muscle in his body ached.
It had been a tough mission.
After going through the tedious debrief in the Council room (Although he would never say that to their faces), Obi-Wan slowly made his way back to his rooms, automatically heading towards the fresher in the hope of washing the grime and sweat away.
As the fresher warmed up, he unpacked, frowning at the blaster burn marks on some of his clothing…. They were always hell to get rid of.
Unwilling to bother with the unpacking anymore, Obi-Wan stripped and moved over to the fresher, sighing in relief as the warm water struck his front and face, the water already making him feel better.
And then he heard the bathroom door open, feeling armour against his bare back.
"You should be more careful General…" Cody muttered against his neck, "… anyone could have walked in here."
"Oh? Luckily I have you to protect me."
Cody chuckled fondly, "I brought some food… left it on the table."
"From Dex's?"
"Of course. He prepared all your favourites." Cody stepped back and there was the sound of armour hitting the floor, "How did the Council meeting go?"
"How is usually goes… they were impressed with the work, but as always, there was a way that we could have done it better, more peacefully."
"Of course they did."
Obi-Wan didn't have to look to know that Cody was rolling his eyes, causing him to chuckle in amusement. However, before he could say anything, a hand was placed on his shoulder and he was spun around to face a smirking Cody.
"Don't you remember how this finished last time?" Obi-Wan mock scolded, allowing himself to be pressed up against the cold fresher wall, "Because I do."
"I remember having fun." Cody started to nuzzle his general's neck, "Isn't that the important thing."
"Cody!"
….
"That Cody seems very fond of you."
Obi-Wan twisted around to face his Master, a fond smile on his face at the mention of Cody…. Not that he could let Qui-Gon see just how fond he was. "Well I should hope so, considering I need him to trust me while leading him into possible doom on a regular basis."
"And you are very fond of him as well."
Obi-Wan knew that tone of voice…. His Master only ever had that tone when he'd discovered something very interesting. "Well he- "He cleared his throat, his moth suddenly feeling dry, "- yes. I mean he's… he is extremely… competent."
He knew that didn't sound convincing at all, but he kept his back straight and eyes in front, attempting to seem as confident as possible.
"Hmmm…" Qui-Gon seemed amused by his ex-padawan's less than perfect reply, "… Well, I'm not your Master anymore, and anyway, I hardly think I of all people need to tell you of all people, anything about the Code."
"… Indeed."
Qui-Gon placed a hand on Obi-Wan's shoulder, "But just a small bit of advice from an old friend?"
Obi-Wan was silent, waiting for the advice.
"Tell your Commander to aim a little lower on your neck."
Obi-Wan's hand immediately flew to the place where he knew Cody had left a mark, his face flushing as Qui-Gon chuckled warmly and walked away.
Force damn it.
…
"Obi-Wan?"
Obi-Wan didn't respond.
"General? Is everything okay?"
Slowly Obi-Wan nodded, twisting around to face Cody and giving him a reassuring smile. "Yes… well, actually it does rather depend on your viewpoint."
"Oh?"
"… Master Jinn knows about us."
Cody felt like he was going to have a heart attack… Master Jinn was one of the most un-nerving Jedi Masters' he knew. "W-what?! Are you sure?"
"Considering he spotted the mark on my neck, I think so."
Cody knew he was flushing at the statement… and at Obi-Wan's admonishing look. "And… what did he say?"
"… I think he approves… sort of."
Cody couldn't help but sigh in relief at that, moving to sit by Obi-Wan and pull him closer into a hug. "Thank the Force… he's the only Jedi Master who really scares me."
"Really? What about Mace… or Master Yoda?"
"I know where I stand with the other members of the Council, I know how to act…. But Master Jinn practically raised you…. How am I meant to act with him?"
"Just… be yourself."
"I'll remember that when he's warning me against hurting you with his lightsabre."
