Cousin by marriage. [ and by blood too, but he doesn't have the time to draw it out.
obi-wan is correct. he has the sense to know when thranduil spits barbs for the sake of being clever, and when they are actually meant to wound-- and obi-wan should know himself too valued, too respected to be wounded. ]
They will not know what a Jedi is, and so no respect will come of your sackcloth, noble as you hold yourself. Nor do these Men know of the House of Elmo. We are in their home, Obi-wan. We play their game by their rules, and we make certain concessions to assure a win.
Pretty clothing is a very small price to pay for even a sliver of an advantage over our enemies. [ pause. ] Though I do appreciate your favor, my friend. Does it come with a token of your affection?
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obi-wan is correct. he has the sense to know when thranduil spits barbs for the sake of being clever, and when they are actually meant to wound-- and obi-wan should know himself too valued, too respected to be wounded. ]
They will not know what a Jedi is, and so no respect will come of your sackcloth, noble as you hold yourself. Nor do these Men know of the House of Elmo. We are in their home, Obi-wan. We play their game by their rules, and we make certain concessions to assure a win.
Pretty clothing is a very small price to pay for even a sliver of an advantage over our enemies. [ pause. ] Though I do appreciate your favor, my friend. Does it come with a token of your affection?