Chapter 3~ Food and Obi-Wan

Mace put Obi-Wan into his lift chair before turning his attention to the food on the counter.

Qui-Gon was getting the plates and silverware out of the cupboards making sure he put them a safe distance away from Obi-Wan.

"What's for desert?"

"Pie." Qui-Gon said indicating the oven.

"Smells good." Mace said and went to open the door.

"Dont even think about it! I have everything perfect."

Mace backed away but stole a look when he thought Qui-Gon wasnt looking.

"I saw that."

Obi-Wan laughed and clapped his tiny hands together.

"What are you laughing at squirt?"

The young initiate pointed to the master and laughed again.

"He thinks it's funny that you are getting into trouble like he does sometimes. Right Obi-Wan?"

As Qui-Gon looked over at him two big eyes were looking at him, hands nicely folded in his lap.

"What are you up to?" The jedi asked looking at the little one in the chair.

Obi-Wan opened his hands up to show Qui-Gon he had nothing to hide. Yet the elder master

walked over to him and looked around the sides of the chair. Nothing.

"Okay Obi-Wan I give up." He said and his fingers ended up tickling the boy.

Mace turned around to the table with the last plate of food and sat it down.

Sighing and shaking his head Mace sat down and looked at the two.

"Well are we done rough housing Qui? I would like to eat sometime today."

Obi-Wan was still laughing when the large master sat in his own chair and got his and Obi-Wan's plate ready.

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The food was delicious and the pie Qui-Gon had made was perfect.

"Why dont you quit your day job and come cook for me Qui?"

"If I did that and Yoda asked me why I quit the order and I tell him you influenced me, what do you think will happen? Hmm?"

The council member thought about it then looked at Obi-Wan who had spread pie all over his face and was working on the small table infront of him.

"You know what I think? I think Obi-Wan is making a mess."

"Obi-Wan!"

Qui-Gon stood up and went over to the small initiate to clean his face.

Mace stood to rid the table of dishes and extra food.

Helping his friend, Qui-Gon walked to the sink. From behind the two, a small noise was heard.

"I think it's time for a little boy to get his pajamas on and go to sleep."

Imediately Obi-Wan shook his head and covered his face with his messy hands. Qui-Gon had the task of cleaning the boy once more.

"Well, I will leave you to get that little thing to bed. Good luck." Mace said and walked out of the apartment.

"Looks like it's just you and me little guy." Qui-Gon said and watched Obi-Wan rub his tired eyes again. Picking the boy up, Qui-Gon sat in his chair and started to rock him.

"Nig nig."

Qui-Gon smiled down at the boy and called a blanket over to him using the force.

"Good night Obi-Wan."

~END~