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lvk1978 Registered: Sep '04	Date Posted: 1/13/05 9:25pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	This was so lovely and tender. And because there's dead Obi-Wan, oh-so-heartbreaking. I don't like Anakin -- I could never forgive him (my own failing), but I'm strangely comforted by the fact that Obi-Wan forgave him and that he was able to forgive himself. Well-written and well-executed. Thanks so much for sharing. -----signature----- “Kenobi was luminous, a transparent being, a window onto a sunlit meadow of the Force.” "This is Obi-Wan Kenobi: He is modest, centered, and always kind. He is the ultimate Jedi. And he is proud to be Anakin Skywalker's best friend."
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 1/14/05 1:21am Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Shaindl: Oddly enough, the story wasn't specifically born out of that - it actually grew from the story Obi-Wan tells, about Anakin running away when Yoda had him for a few days. I'm thinking about doing a companion to this one about it. I kept thinking about someone else training Anakin, and I decided - you know what? Obi-Wan and Anakin are, in my mind, meant to be Master and Apprentice. And there you go. Strange how things work out, eh? Thank you! VaderLVR64: Thank you. Yes, Vader was worse. Obi-Wan would consider his death well-worth it. Thank you, again. BrokenNoseOfQui-Gon: Wow, thank you. I think it was so different because for me, the story was based around the story Obi-Wan tells, not Obi-Wan's actual death. Gina: giggles Thank you, though. It never fails to make me blush. Yeah - I was thinking about Anakin and attachment, and more specifically, his mother's death. I wondered if he was ever able to let go of it. I just kept thinking - Anakin doesn't understand that people die, that things pass away. You can only hold onto what you have in that moment. Hananiah: Completely understandable. It was actually the memories that made the story, at least while I was writing it - that was what the story was about, that story in the story. Thank you. CapNJaxWench: Thank you. Shmi02: I love that! I love it when stories stay with me that way, and I'm glad this one is staying with you. There's different themes going on in the story, about attachment, and letting things go. As well as destiny. Considering that SW is, by nature, somewhat limited in getting into the characters' heads, it's a really fun and intriguing thing to explore in fanfiction, I think. Thank you! Liana: I really spent my time on the first part of the story, getting everything right. (Was thinking about my experience writing poetry, as a matter of fact.) And I've never actually written this time period of Anakin before, so I'm glad he came across well. Yes, remember - I did write this to cheer myself up. For me this story is more happy than sad, because it talks about forgiveness and acceptance. And Anakin ultimately did find his path, saving everyone (including himself), and what more could a father ask for? Thanks, Liana. PadawanKitara: Obi-Wan, ever the teacher. Thank you. AnakinsHeir: I think so, too. By the time of ANH, Vader had really looked forward to and readied himself for Obi-Wan's death for a long time. I think if it happened earlier, it might actually have had more impact. Thank you! Knight_Aragorn: I'm glad you noticed the little things! I had fun playing with that. I wanted to show everything Anakin was feeling, but without being obvious about it. I hope (I tried) everything fits and reconnects at the end of the story. I'm glad you liked Obi-Wan. He was very cooperative with me with this story, for some reason. Anakin was less so, but that's okay. Slow and sad and gentle - that's what I was going for. I wanted something more reflective. I'm glad you found it hopeful at the end. Thank you. SiriKenobi12: Wow, thank you. I wanted the whole scene to be rather vivid. I also wanted to not, well, have an info-dump, but make the backstory (Obi-Wan's death and whatnot) more intregal to the story and less noticeable. I'm glad you agreed with how both Obi-Wan and Anakin were written. JediFalcon: Thank you and sorry. It only wanted to be a one-shot. DarthIshtar: Thanks. Indra: Thank you. It is a high price, but yes, one Obi-Wan is willing to pay. In the end, maybe Anakin thinks so, too. Because he's not thinking about himself now, or his pride, but how he can serve - and he knows, at least, that he can serve in a huge way. I think that would be the way of the Jedi - the many before the one. Thanks again! lvk1978: Aye. Thank you. It's interesting to me that you say it's comforting. I think there's something - beautiful in seeing peace through forgiveness, even if it's so hard to do it yourself. Thank you for reading. -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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Layren Registered: Oct '03	Date Posted: 1/21/05 11:05am Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Awwwww that was so sad but so wondefully done Great job! -----signature----- Proud Master to Ara-gon The Triad Chronicles http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/25934993/p1/?177 (OC's) Into Another Day http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/27926050/p1/?0 2008 Dear Diary Challenge I am Jinngerbread.
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SarkaVrae Title: PR Emeritus Chattanooga Registered: Jun '04	Date Posted: 1/21/05 11:59am Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	i had to come read this because of VaderLvr's piece that was "inspired" by this--and now i'm cringing all over again! ...it's a good cringe, believe me! that was so sweet...so sad...so vivid! of course, i'd expect as much from you, obaona. great, wonderful job--i ached for Anakin in this: for his loss & his rest & his peace...truly a great job. -----signature----- are you crazy? it's a very dangerous thing to do exactly what you want TwiLekJedi is so silly "I will sin my own sins, with my eyes open"
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Pallas-Athena Title: TFN Fan Fiction Archive Editor Registered: Nov '00	Date Posted: 1/21/05 12:00pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	How lovely, oba -----signature----- Do you ever get bored and find yourself scrolling down a thread just to read the signatures?
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LuvEwan Registered: Mar '02	Date Posted: 1/21/05 12:11pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	A really beautiful job, oba. Anakin's misery was palpable and I love the way you described Obi-Wan. -----signature----- What Light Breaks-AU Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon Anakin angst (collaboration with Spiritweaver) http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/29979222/p1/?0 You want an Obi-Wan epic? We've got it right here.
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Jedikma Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 1/21/05 12:21pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	I read this and I thought I left you a reply! I'm getting old and forgetful...or just lazy, not sure which. Anyway, I loved this! I especially liked Obi-Wan in this story. Wonderful! -----signature----- Twice in a Lifetime 7/31 http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/16813029 A Quiet Afternoon http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/23305946 follow up vig to: A New Order http://boards.theforce.net/The_Saga/b10476/17525231
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RebelScum77 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 1/21/05 8:45pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Very interesting idea... and so well executed. Beautiful job! -----signature----- Your smile is worth a thousand pennies.
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Leia Registered: Aug '98	Date Posted: 1/21/05 10:40pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette) - Date Edited: 1/23/05 11:53am (1 edits total) Edited By: Leia
	obaona, whenever I'm feeling introspective or philosophical, I can count on you to give me something to think about. Forgiveness is a tricky thing. Is it necessary to forget in order to be able to forgive? Is it true forgiveness if you can't forget? It seemed like Obi-Wan had forgiven Anakin completely--but is it because he has the advantage (if you can call it that...) of being dead? Are living beings capable of granting such a level of forgiveness? Can the English language--in all its complexity--really not have a word that has the same connotations as forgiveness so the above paragraph doesn't sound as awkward? So many questions. Anyway, I loved the mood of this whole piece. I could feel that - emptiness, I guess, and the sensation of being lost. I also really liked that he had to forgive himself in order to move on. Padme and the Jedi had thrown him a life preserver--he just had to swim a little ways to grab ahold of it. Yeah, that's the best comparison I've got. It's been a long week. -----signature----- Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. (Roald Dahl)
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obaona Registered: Jun '02	Date Posted: 1/23/05 6:31am Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Layren: Thank you. SarkaVrae: A good cringe? Okay. I'm glad it was vivid - I always try to make my stories that way. Thank you. Pallas-Athena: Thanks. LuvEwan: Originally, Anakin was just supposed to remember a moment with Obi-Wan, but Obi-Wan didn't cooperate. Thank you. Jedikma: LOL! Of course you liked Obi-Wan - but I'm glad, since he wormed his way in there. Thank you! RebelScum77: Thank you. Ideas are the easy part, execution much harder. Leia: Nice to know I'm dependable in at least one respect! My personal opinion is that you don't have to forget to forgive. But nor is 'not forgetting' about holding the thing they were forgiven for over their heads. That's not forgiveness. (Not that that doesn't mean there aren't or shouldn't be consequences, depending on the situation.) Is it easier for Obi-Wan as he's dead? Yeah, probably. But I honestly think he would forgive Anakin anyway, though it wouldn't be easy. And yes, I at least think people can forgive like that. It's a good analogy, actually. Anakin couldn't be a Jedi with this hanging over his head. If he couldn't forgive himself, my theory was going, he would wallow in it instead of being what he is meant to be. Despair has it's own kind of darkness, and while I don't think Anakin would fall again, it wouldn't be good for him. And it wouldn't be what the Jedi, Padme or Obi-WAn wanted for him. Anyway, I'm glad you really felt the emptiness, the lost feeling. The mood was very important to the story, I think. Thank you for the thoughtful reply, and reading. -----signature----- MS Word is designed by sadists with masochists in mind. - teh atty my recent Atton (KOTOR2) fic: http://boards.theforce.net/before_the_saga/b10475/30335989
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CapNJaxWench Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 1/23/05 6:55am Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Very touching. I can see that the death of his mentor in such circumstances might be the impetus needed to turn Anakin back toward the light. It sounds like Obi-Wan did what he set out to do, even if it took the sacrifice of his own life to do it. -----signature----- But you have heard of me, right?
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Jedi_of_Imladris Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 3/22/05 6:30pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Very, very lovely!...even though Obi-wan is dead... But I really enjoyed reading it; you have a lovely writing style -----signature----- God Bless America To Be an Organa: http://boards.theforce.net/the_saga/b10476/22397215/p1/?6
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Arcalian Registered: Mar '05	Date Posted: 3/22/05 7:14pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	"I will not fight you Father" becomes "I will not fight you Anakin." With surprising results. Well done. -----signature----- Arcalian If you don't take yourself seriously, who else will? http://arcalian.deviantart.com/ http://idlewilder.proboards54.com/index.cgi?
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solojones Registered: Sep '00	Date Posted: 3/22/05 10:33pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	Good point, Arcalian. This story really makes me wonder whether it could have worked this way... I'm sure had Obi-Wan thought it could, he would have no qualms with giving his life to make Anakin return to the light. Heck, he ends up doing it in ANH anyway (one of several steps). But this was still just heartbreaking Poor Obi-Wan. Poor Anakin. I have kind of wondered what would have happened to Anakin if he had actually killed Obi-Wan in the Duel. Here you give us a really compelling and perfect picture. Even just the image of Anakin holding Obi-Wan as he dies is just... Lovely work, oba -sj loves kevin spacey -----signature----- 6 x 9 = 42 Proud member of the Colbert Nation My short films: http://www.youtube.com/solojones1138
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Alethia Registered: Feb '05	Date Posted: 3/23/05 1:24pm Subject: RE: Worthy (Anakin Skywalker, Obi-Wan -- sadness/mush, Ep. III AU -- vignette)
	You- you- not only have you rendered me speechess (which happens close to never), but you have also made me actually tear up- and I don't cry at fan fic. In fice years of reading various stories from various fandoms, I think I have cried a total of three times and one time doesn't count, because I was crying before hand, so it didn't take much to make me begin again. And you have done it to me. So...brilliant. Really, this fic is absolutely brilliant. I loved it. The emotions and the way Obi-Wan appeared to Anakin and just, well, everything about this fic was wonderful. A truly gorgeous, yet tragic and sad piece, with hopefully a happier ending. I- just great. Since I'm apparently unable to say anything of real substance, except sing your praises, I think I'll end this now... -----signature----- Jen, High Scholar and Ponderer of all Things Verily Blue, and Official caller of Suz, Crusader of Heretics and Knight of the Blue 1000 Now sacrificing Movie Garfield
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