I stand in front of the camera wearing a green and white dotted dress and a green hat, "Hi, I'm Kale, and this is, 'Question Corner'. May I say before we begin, thank you, everyone, for your wonderful support, and apologies for this late interview." I gesture to the new, new set. Not Halloween anymore, but now was purple and yellow, and the seats were green. "We had to make a lot of repairs, took longer than we thought too. Also, I'd also like to thank to Evolvana for drawing our Halloween cover. To look at it more closely, please just go on my profile.
"So today, with your vote in mind, we have with us, Obiwan Kenobi as our 'All Saints Day' hero!" The crowd cheers and I sit down next to Kenobi. He reaches his hand out to shake mine and I smile. Finally a man with some common courtesy.
"Thank you for coming on our show, Obiwan." I say as we both lean back and he crossed his ankle over his one knee. I pick up my deck of cards with the name, 'Question Corner' branded on the back.
"I am pleased to be here, Miss Kale." He replied. But for once, with all I and the fans had put up with for Halloween Week, I could appreciate him for being so polite.
"So," I begin, "Are you ready?"
"I believe I am."
"Good. You came at a good time too. Halloweens over and now you don't have to wear a hat. But I will give you something." I turn to the side of my chair and pull out a small white bottle and hand it over to Kenobi.
He grabs it and eyes it for a moment before laughing. Tilting the bottle towards the crowd and says, "It's Advil." The crowd laughs loudly.
"Well," I shrugged, "You've been such a trooper in your last couple of missions, but still. Pain is pain. No one should go through that. So consider it an, 'All Saints Day' present."
"Thank you." He chuckles.
I begin first by saying, "Before I ask any questions, I have three fans who's questions were if they could get your autograph. Would you mind?"
There's a moment where he just stares at me. Clearly, wondering if I was serious or not.
"I know," I begin, "It's probably is odd to fight evil on a daily basis and the first thing we ask you is if you could give autographs, but if you wouldn't mind." I hand him a marker. He regains his composer and replies, "If that's what you want."
Purplewillowtree and JediChick101 ran up from behind the stage and both had a photograph of Obiwan held to their chest. JediChick101 pulled out her picture and it was Obiwan with no hair and beard.
He took the picture and analyzed it, "Oh dear, I remember this."
JediChick101 replied, "I got it off the internet."
Sighing, Obiwan signed his name and handed it back to her, "I hope you'll enjoy this." JediChick101 thanked him, hugged him, and ran off the stage to join the audience. Purplewillowtree squealed and instantly threw her arms around Obiwan. Stunned, by the hug, Kenobi lightly patted her back before she pulled away. She gave him her picture and he signed it before handing it back to her.
"Thank you!" She shrieked.
"You're quite welcome."
I suddenly see Purplewillowtree's eyes roll to the back of her head and she collapsed on the stage. The crowd screamed in surprise. Obiwan caught her with the force just before she could conk her skull against the hard flooring. "Careful." He mused.
I and Kenobi both get up to help the fan to her feet. Just barely opening her eyes she gasped, "Kenobi touched me! With the force!"
I feel her swaying in our arms and I order, "Don't faint again, please."
Purplewillowtree ran back down the steps and sat beside JediChick101, they both shrilled with excitement.
"You do love your fan, don't you?" Obiwan asked, as him and I both sat down.
I raised my shoulders and dropped them, "If they ask they usually receive it. You can only make a memory once, right?" I then say, "But anyway, this first question is from, Gamergirl052, 'I've seen the trailer for season 5 and in one episode, Anakin seems to be going after somebody who had a past relationship with Padme. What's up with that?"
"I sadly cannot answer for my friend Anakin. I'll admit he has grown…troublesome in the force lately, but I thank you for making me aware of this unfortunate event, uh, what was it?"
I looked down at the card and replied,"Gamergirl052."
"Thank you, Gamergirl052."
"Tattletale." I sang and so the crowd snickered, "But no really, I'm just joking, Gamergirl052. Obiwan's right, he needs to know about these things. I think you and Ahsoka are the only ones who have an influence of Anakin."
"Hopefully."
"From gabierules, 'Do you have feelings for Satine?" I almost want to blush at the question, but looking up at Obiwan I can see he's already doing the job for me.
"I apologize, but I will not answer that. Satine is just a friend." he sighed and his eyes looked tired on the subject, which made me wonder if he was bombarded about it earlier from a friend. Anakin maybe? He has pushed on this subject before, maybe he never let it go.
"Alright then, after what I've been through, I can respect privacy now. But only a little." I go onto the next question, "From, Celtice, 'Miss Kale said in the last chapter to Ahsoka, "Master Tano" which made me wonder is she a jedI knight?"
Obiwan raises a brow to me and I go red, feeling it was actually me who should explain, "Ahsoka went out of her way to come on, 'Question Corner' as extra security, so it was meant to be a compliment. I apologize, Master Kenobi." I bowed my head in shame, like a child in front of ah teacher.
Kenobi raised his hands in peace, stating, "No, Anakin's padawan is not yet a JedI Knight, but I'm sure she appreciated you for saying so."
I redden ever harder, and I flip the card to the next question, "From Gamergirl052, 'What happens when you forget to turn off the force?"
"I've never heard of anyone who has forgotten to turn off the Force. It isn't a light switch in your house that you can just leave on. It's hard to focus on the Force, but it's easy to let it go. But, to my knowledge, nothing will happen if done."
I begin to chuckle uncontrollably, so Kenobi raises a brow. "I am so sorry, I just remember something that happened before the show is all…" I take a glance at the crowd and realize that their not going to accept that as an answer, so I go onto explain, "Well, sometimes, when we're waiting for shipments to come in, my crew and I will sit around and review the cards. Taking bets on our guests replies…so…"
Obiwan folded his arms, "What was the bet?"
My shoulders squeezed together, "Well, Mini, my set designer, thought you guys could go insane and that's probably how Darth Maul came to be, my timekeeper, John, betted that you guys would blow up on the battlefield like firecrackers, and Greg grumbled and walked off to go work on security." but I add quickly, "We all hadn't gotten any sleep that night, full moon and all, so our bets didn't exactly make any sense that day."
"Amusing."
"Alright, alright." I wave him off, "Aside from questioning my team and our sanity, let's go onto the next question. From, shadowmaster77, 'Commander Cody seems pretty loyal, has there been a time where he didn't obey one of your orders? Your reply?"
"I'd have to say no. He's as loyal as any man can be, and he's a good friend of mine. I'm proud to serve beside him."
I ask, "Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"But what if you asked him to clean Artoo units even though he's been doing everything right?"
"I'd never do that to him." Obiwan answered plainly, clearly not amused.
"But if you did-"
"I wouldn't."
I raise my hands and sigh, "Okay, okay. What if I ordered Cody to clean Artoo units-"
"Miss Kale-"
I groan, "Can't blame a girl for trying. The next question is from, AaylaKitofNiflheim, 'Let's say, hypothetically, that there was a certain person around. Hypothetically, let's call her AaylaKit. Also hypothetically, let's say that she wanted revenge on... oh, hypothetically, maybe Cad Bane. And in this hypothetical scenario where Bane answered a question wrong... would you,
hypothetically, know where to find him?" I freeze at the question and look the Obiwan saying, "Not all fans are pleased with their answers, so... do consider this in your reply, Master Kenobi."
Obiwan said, "If you must know, AaylaKit, he's in a safe Republic jail cell. You wouldn't be able to get at him even if you wanted to."
I crossed legs and leaned back into my chair exhausted of the thought, "You would be surprised of what this girl can do." I look at the camera and say, "If you're watching, Bane, I feel bad for you." then chirped "Then question! From, NobelMeta, 'Why do some Jedi have an odd braid in their hair, I recall you having one and Anakin having one at one point too. Is it a Padawan or Jedi Knight thing or something?"
"The braid you're speaking of is worn by Jedi Padawans who are of species that grow hair. When a Padawan, like Anakin, is declared a Knight, the braid was shorn off with a lightsaber." He replied, lacing his fingers together, "It represents status."
I ask, "But species, like Kit Fisto, Aayla Secura, and Ahsoka Tano, who don't grow hair, what do they do?"
Kenobi replied, "They make their braid. But you'd have to ask them about that. While I was suppose to grow out my braid, they had taken the others of to make theirs. That's all I know on the subject."
"No, no. That was very informative, thank you. Now, Obiwan," I say standing up, "are you ready for this?"
Obiwan stands as well, "As I'll ever be."
"Okay," I gesture to the wooden podium and Obiwan walks up behind it, "To everyone who is wondering what we are doing here, we have come up with a plan to move some of our yes and no questions aside more efficiently. There's been a lot of questions asked for Obiwan. So." I stand ten feet away and 2-2-7 comes to my side. I hand him the cards and I note he's wearing a cute black bow-tie. I sit down and cross my legs, leaning against my hand as I smirk; because I just couldn't hide my amusement. This was adorable!
2-2-7 straightens his bow-tie and turns to the first question, "Are you ready, Kenobi?"
"I believe I am."
2-2-7 pulled out a red button in his hands and buzzed it, "WRONG! You must answer either, 'yes' or, 'no"
"Alright." Obiwan sighed.
2-2-7 pressed hard on the red button again.
"Yes, yes." Obiwan waved him off.
"Okay, first off. 'Have you noticed that bad guys have a habit of kicking you in the face, like Grievous and Darth Maul. They seem to enjoy it."
Obiwan cupped his jaw and rubbed it lightly in mid thought, "Yes."
"If Anakin or Ashoka died, would you care?"
"Terribly."
2-2-7 set off the buzzer again.
"Sorry, I-"
He pushed it again, and Obiwan's shoulders cringed. I begin to chuckle, there was a definite joy in 2-2-7 eyes. His programming to kill a Jedi was terminated, but he certainly didn't lose the need to annoy the Jedi.
"Do you wish you would get another Padawan like another after Anakin?"
"Yes."
"Because you seem like an awesome person, I'll ask this. Have you ever watched The Avengers?"
"Yes."
"How about you give your old Padawan a hug?"
"No."
"What kind of hairspray do you use? I'm serious. Your beard just NEVER MOVES!"
"I-uh-well."
"Trick question," 2-2-7 chirped, "That doesn't involve a yes or no."
I stand and clasps my hands together, "Okay, now that our speed round is over, let's get back to our more technical questions."
"Gladly," Obiwan sighed, but flinched when 2-2-7 pressed the button again. 2-2-7 then walked off stage and back behind the green curtains.
"You just had to do that, didn't you?" I glared at 2-2-7's back.
Obiwan sat in the chair and rubbed his hands against the top of his knees. I sheepishly say, "I'm so sorry."
"I've been through worse."
"Alright, first question. From, captainrex35, 'What's the worst possible scenario; stuck in a cage, stuck in a cage with a girl, stuck in a cage with a woman, stuck in a cage with a drum set, or just stuck in a cage?"
"Stuck in a cage with the woman and the girl as well."
"Really?" I say stunned.
Obiwan replies, "Their civilians. If I'm stuck in a cage I'd be working on an escape plan, and it's much better if innocent lives are out of the way."
"Clever!" I praise, "Next question is from, shadowmaster77, 'why did you decide to grow a beard?" I pause for a moment, then look up at Obiwan and say, "Yeah, why did you ever decide to grow a beard? You're handsome under there, so what's thee excuse?"
Obiwan stared at me and I stared at him back. Slowly transforming my features to represent puppy eyes, he eventually sighed, "Well, if you must know, it was Qui-Gon Jinn."
"Your old master." I breath in, "Ah, I'm sorry."
"He died an honorable death, it's what he'd of wanted."
I immediately I switch the subject by going to the next card, "From Celtice, 'Why were the Onderon rebels too dangerous to give them soldiers or weapons but not to dangerous to leave a 16 year old girl there?" I clarify, "By 16 year old, I presume he means Ahsoka. You're answer."
"Ahsoka has proven herself capable many times. Anakin and I have much faith in young Ahsoka Tano."
I bobbed my head, "She is good." I flip to the next card, "Again from Celtice, 'How do you tolerate Anakin's whining?"
"I pretend that when he's whining, he's complimenting me."
"Hey," I laugh, "I should use that sometime."
"It relieves stress."
"I'll believe it." I turn to the next card, "This next question is from, Gamergirl052, 'How do you cope with the embarrassment of losing to Grievous every time?"
Kenobi sighed, "It's...wearisome at times."
"Don't worry," I encourage, "One day, I think you'll beat him."
I look at the crowd and wink knowingly. They laugh and Kenobi is left dumbfounded. "Anyway, this is from, Celtice, 'Allot of people and fans want you to be happy and find a good girl, your soul mate If you will, but why can't you get up the courage to tell Satine you love her. It's pretty clear."
"I recall already answering a question like that earlier."
I shuffle through the crowd rapidly, apologizing in the process. "Okay," I smile, looking at a different card, "From Gamergirl052's younger sister, 'Can you blow dry your hair with the Force?' And." I begin, reaching for a glass of water on the coffee table. "We have prepared for this question with a test." Kenobi mutters, "I have a bad feeling about this."
A bleach blonde, wearing all black and a microphone wrapped around her head, ran up to me and handed me a white bowl and a towel. I nodded to her, "Thank you, Ashley." and grabbed the white bowl. She walked back off the stage.
I stood and walked up to Obiwan, asking his to lean forward, I place the bowl underneath his head. He reluctantly did so with a groan. I stand over him and lay the towel around his shoulders before I tilt the glass over his head. Soon the contents spilled all over his hair and shamefully a few ice cubes landed into the bowl as well. He briskly wiped his head with the towel I handed him earlier before he sat back up. Taking in a shiver, he gasped, "That's cold!"
"Sorry," I reply, "The ice cubes weren't suppose to be there."
"Let's just get this over with," He sighed, raising his hand up to his head, closing his eyes, his forehead slowly scrunched together. There's a moment where nothing happens and it all seems lost, but suddenly I see his fingers twitching and slowly, ever so slowly, there's droplets coming off his hair and towards me. The small quantity of water continues my way and I catch it with the glass. More and more begin to hover off his hair and I make it a game to catch all of them. The scene is completely riveting, and I want to cheer him on, but advise against it since he'd probably lose concentration.
Within ten minutes, all the water in his hair and gone and he was once again dry. He let his arm drop to his side and he sighed exhaustingly.
I place the half full glass of water back on the coffee table and Ashley appears back on set to retrieve the towel and bowel. I shriek, "That was awesome! If you weren't a Jedi, I'd want you for when I'm in a hurry!"
He chuckle as he crossed one ankle over his knee, "I'm glad you find this amusing." He bats at his ear to get out any fallen water.
"Okay, okay." I jump in my seat, "I'll calm down. This next question is from Gamergirl052, 'In season 4, episode 16 and 17, when you pretended to be dead, why not tell Anakin?"
He answered smoothly, rubbing his hair in the process, "Anakin's reaction to my death is what sold Rako Hardeen. He believed I was dead because of Anakin. Anakin doesn't like not being part of a plan, but what he doesn't know is that he was."
I nod, "I see what you mean. You guys are Jedi, not actors."
"Exactly. Otherwise, Hardeen might have gone to shoot me again." He hummed a chuckle.
"This next question is from, Gamergirl052's sister, 'Why don't you ever use the Force when you need it? Lightsabers can't do everything!" I raise a brow, "You're reply?"
"A lightsaber is easier to resort to. The Force often times involves concentration. In a lot of my scenarios, I need an alternative that involves something fast."
"Thank you, Obiwan. Everyone, give him a hand." I clap and everyone joins in, "And now, he's missed you more than he can bare, introducing 2-2-7!"
The green curtains rise and there is 2-2-7 in a red dotted bow-tie. "HIYA, FOLKS!" He slapped his metal knee and cackle with joy. The crowd cheered for him, "I haven't seen you guys in a while! How ya doing?"
Thee audience cheered even louder and so he continued, "Let's begin with some simple jokes and grow as we get there, huh?"
The crowd yelled out their agreement to the notion, so 2-2-7 began, "What did the traffic light say to the card?"
The crowd yells back, "What?!"
"Don't look, I'm changing!"
The crowd chuckles, "How did Darth Vader know what Luke got him for Christmas?"
"What?"
"He felt his presents!"
"What did the elder chimney say to the younger chimney?"
"What?"
"You're too young to smoke!"
The crowd laughed a little harder and so he goes onto his finally,
Three men walk into a cave, and hear a voice from the back.
"I'm coming to get you! And I'm going to eat you!"
The first man runs away.
They hear the voice again.
"I'm getting closer! And I'm going to eat you!"
The second man runs away.
The voice comes once more.
"I've nearly got you! And I'm going to eat you!"
The last man bravely walks on.
And at the very back of the cave, he finds a small boy picking his nose."
The crowd laughs hard and slowly the curtains fall to the ground with 2-2-7 waving them goodbye. "Thank you, and have a good night!"
I stand laughing and so does Obiwan. We shake hands before I and everyone else thank him for being here with us. He walks off the stage soon after, waving goodbye to the screeching fan girls.
I put my hands together as I turn to the camera, "Thank you guys for all your support of, 'Question Corner'. We'll be on air to update our next guest on October 11. But first, I and everyone on, 'Question Corner' wants to give you a big thank you."
A huge group of the crew come on stage with me, cramming me in the middle. It's 2-2-7, Greg, Mini, Ashley, and John who are standing closet beside me as we all link arms.
"Thank you: purplewillowtrees, NobelMeta, Kickincupcakebutts6, Guest, glabierules, Ahsokatano191, JediChick101, Shadowmaster77, Celtice, AaylaKit, Bookreaderninja, Yaya The Elf, AaylaKitofNiflheim, Dogmatup23, Spikala, Shadowclanwarrior, Snip1212, Captainrexbest35, Rex133668, monsterhuntergod-Ratholas Mkl, Gamergirl052, Nat13cat, AaylaKit, Avalonyx, AL0LT0, just another fanfic author, Angel's anthem, Anakin Ahsoka, Azalea, Rose, Tessika 14, Queen, Thearistacats, Skywalker02, Onryo, KitFisto'sGirl, Alex Tsukino, lady gaga, lefty blondy, Ahsoka33, and TCTrent45..."
Mini runs up to the camera and waves wildly, "And please tell us about your Halloween holiday fun!"
