Obi-Wan: Out-witting the Master

"Hmm, I believe it's Ansionian black tea, from their plains regions. Am I right?"

Obi-Wan's eyes widened, taking the teacup from his Master. "How in the world are you doing that? That's the 9th one in a row!" Qui-Gon chuckled, removing his blindfold to watch his puzzled young apprentice.

"I told you Obi-Wan. A Jedi is a Master of many things. I just happen to be a Master of tea. It's a simple gift, but a rewarding one nonetheless."

Obi-Wan grinned; he had been waiting for this. "Alright Master, one more. I know you won't guess this one."

Qui-Gon smiled sadly at his young student. "Come now, Obi-Wan. Isn't 9 cups enough to prove it to you?" Obi-Wan shook his head. Qui-Gon sighed, replacing the blindfold. "Alright then, but you get to fold the laundry when I win."

Obi-Wan chuckled internally, placing the last teacup in front of his Master. Quii-Gon picked it up, and gave it a sniff. "Interesting. Very interesting."

He took a small sip, thinking. "Ah, it's oceanic tea from Glee Anselm. It's a water world, really Obi-Wan, I thought you were going to challenge me."

Obi-Wan busted out laughing, much to Qui-Gon's confusion. The elder Jedi raised an eyebrow, oblivious to the punch-line of Obi-Wan's private joke.

"It's not tea at all Master! I added salt to hot water!" Obi-Wan managed between giggle fits, while the old Master simply stared into the teacup and sighed.

Anakin: Ingenuitea

"Anakin, I told you to go to bed an hour ago. Why are you still up?" Obi-Wan frowned, not buying his young apprentice's innocent stare.

"I'm sorry Master, I'm just not tired." Obi-Wan sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose.

"Anakin, you need your rest. We have a long day tomorrow and I don't want to deal with a tired and fussy apprentice, do you understand?" Anakin, finally hearing the disapproval in his Master's voice, hung his head and nodded. Seeing him so downcast, Obi-Wan relented.

"Would you like some tea before bed? I just made a batch." Anakin lifted his head and smiled, eagerly following his Master to the kitchen. Obi-Wan grabbed Anakin's mug and poured him a cup of the soothing brew.

Anakin took a sip and smiled. "This is really good Master. What kind of tea is it?" Obi-Wan grinned, watching him gulp it down greedily. "It's a very special kind of tea Anakin." He could see it was already starting to take effect.

His apprentice swayed slightly, his eyelids growing heavy as he set the cup on the counter. Obi-Wan smiled and scooped the drowsy Padawan up in his arms, carrying him to his room. By the time he was settling the boy in his bed, he was fast asleep.

Chamomile tea. Never fails.

And of course, the sleep suggestion Obi-Wan had slipped in when his shields were down. But Anakin didn't have to know that.

Ahsoka: A simple comfort.

Ahsoka was soaked to the skin. They had crashed on this Force-forsaken planet over three hours ago and it had not stopped raining since they arrived. Most of their ship had been destroyed on impact, so they were relying on the meager vegetation for shelter. Ahsoka was perched high up in a tree with wide leaves, not that it had done much good. She was wet, tired, and looking forward to being rescued.

"Gotta love this weather, huh Snips?"

Anakin had somehow materialized beside her, grinning and equally soaked. She frowned. "You grew up on a desert planet, that doesn't count!"

He smiled and rolled his eyes. "It's just a little liquid sunshine Snips, it should stop soon. In the meantime, I brought you something. Here," He pushed a thermos into her hand.

Ahsoka wrapped her hands around it, immediately feeling the warmth seep through her hands and down her arms. She gave the contents a tentative sniff before taking a small sip; her eyes lit up like stars.

"Master, this is green tea! From Shili! How did you get this?"

Anakin grinned, wrapping an arm around his apprentice. "I have my ways. But I know it's your favorite, and from your homeworld, right?"

She nodded, leaning into his touch, watching the rain pour down from the clouds. "Thanks Master, it's perfect."

They sat in silence for a few moments, enjoying the quiet, but Ahsoka just couldn't help her curiosity.

"Master, I have to know. Where did you get the tea? It's been extra rare since the war started." Anakin grinned.

"Let's just say what Obi-Wan doesn't know, won't hurt him."