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Anakin’s gaze lingers only a moment longer before he drags his eyes away from the files, following Ben into the kitchen & back again. fingers reach gratefully for the offered drink & although he has plenty of work to do ( thanks to his little visitor at the crime scene ) he can’t deny how tempting it is just to remain here, quietly appreciating Ben’s hospitality & comforting presence. it’s something he’s begun to realize at the rate of frequency of his home visits. & yet he still comes when Ben calls, leaving his office even if it meant missed calls. he chalks it up to his curiosity—intention to remain as close to the investigator investigating him as possible. sabotage the information he’s given & stay two steps ahead.
but lately. . . his eyes wander.
❛ this level of destruction suggests the heroine isn’t pure, ❜ Anakin supplies, dragging a photo in front of him. a thumb traces the image of foam spilling from Jabba’s men, recalling the fear in their voices as he injected them with his mixture of meth & spice. ❛ meth, most likely. something else that acts like a poison, too. but it’s easily hidden, like most drug overdoses compared to poison. ❜ he’s probably said too much, though he can’t help it—fascinated by what Ben does with the information he offers. a part of him is curious to know what he would do should he discover the very root of KYBER. would his eyes linger on him affectionately still ? would there be a drink waiting for him in the comfort of Ben’s own home ?
bringing his glass to his lips, Anakin hums in appreciation. instinctively, he leans back to stretch, though in doing so he rests right against Ben. the warmth envelopes him like a gentle blanket & Anakin licks his lips.
❛ it’s possible it’s connected, ❜ he says, waving away Ben’s worries. ❛ it’s alright, Ben. you worry too much. you’re doing your job & in doing so, helping me. but—no one with a track record of success just suddenly leaves vital information out. ❜
& as soon as Ben’s warmth is gone, he twists in his chair. the evening should be spent tracking the leads following him like an unshakeable ghost, but Anakin will never find warmth in back alleys & frigid threats. so instead, he smiles, following Ben towards the open living space. ❛ you can make it up to me then, Investigator Kenobi. your couch have room for me ? ❜
he’s a mess, he knows that much. there’s always that lingering thought gnawing at the back of Ben’s mind, the idea that maybe he’s missing something. or well, it’s not an idea as much as it’s a fact. Ben used to be the best at what he does ; piercing everything together, connecting the dots, solving the cases no one else could. so why is this one so much harder for his mind to wrap around? — maybe quinlan was right. he’s overworking himself and the lack of sleep is throwing him off his game. honestly, Ben doesn’t remember the last time he’s had a proper night’s sleep. and the most recent case popping up doesn’t help the way his muscles tense under the prospect of it all, of the idea that there really is a chance they’re connected. Anakin’s affirmation to that line of thought, however, allows him to breathe a surprising sigh of relief. — good. he’s not going crazy then. Anakin’s theory is fascinating, truly, and Ben finds himself being utterly intrigued. ❛ sounds like you know your poison, ❜ he muses, but inquires no further. while the old case may have put Anakin in a different spotlight, he was - in the end - cleared and noted down as simply a witness. nothing more, nothing else, and Ben has found no reason to suspect further. especially not considering how Anakin has been nothing but helpful, especially recently. always there, listening to Ben’s ( sometimes ) distressed train of thoughts, providing a few of his own in return. Ben really is grateful — oh, shit — he rubs the palm of his hands against his eyes before running them through his hair, a sigh of exasperation parting his lips as Anakin’s requests makes him realize just how late it is. how is it this late already? he feels bad for having kept his companion over for so long, the sheer notion of sending him off this late doesn’t sit well with him. ❛ forgive me, i didn’t realize what the time was, ❜ of course he’ll let Anakin stay the night. it wouldn’t be weird, right? ❛ please, take my bed. that’s the least i can offer for keeping you this late, ❜ and he’s mildly grateful for the fact he did do laundry earlier, bed sheets included, ❛ i’ll take the couch. ❜
#bhdjbvhdfj i hope this is okay ???#tbh his voice still seems so strange to me after all these years#bUT I WILL TRY MY BEST FOR U#also no icons bc it's late and i got lazyyyyyy#SORRY PLS FORGIVE ME#jedimessiah
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