Cradle to Grave

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60, truth

"The Negotiator strikes again."

Obi-Wan looked up as Anakin approached, a strange expression on the younger Knight's face.

"Jealous?" Obi-Wan asked, only half-joking.

"Surprisingly… no. Just concerned about you, for once. A little persuasion here, a little persuasion there…"

"What are you saying?" Obi-Wan asked sharply.

"As you know, I've never liked that particular art... but even if I did, I wouldn't be too comfortable with the way-"

"I have no idea of what you're talking about."

Anakin looked at him skeptically. "You don't?"

"No, I don't."

Anakin snorted. "I see. Don't worry, Negotiator, your secret is safe with me."

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