The Petition by Cynthia Martin
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tpm_flashbackTitle: The Petition
Author: Cynthia Martin
Rating: G
Pairing: Q/O Pre-slash
Summary: An early skirmish over Qui-Gon's deep compliance issues.
Warnings: None.
Author's e-mail, web site and/or LJ id: YCYMartin@aol.com
Link to story: http://www.masterapprentice.org/archive/p/petition.html
Reasons for recommending:
Another Cynthia Martin rec for this week! I just found this story rather endearing. I like how it illustrates a major component of both Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's personality - stubbornness, or maybe tenacity is a kinder word given their motives. They have this in common, yet they are still very different, and it's fun to see how they interact when wills collide. I can definitely see them evolving into the Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan of TPM, etc.
Quote from story:
"Master," responded the boy, his voice strained, "It is my right to petition you to withdraw an order I can't, in conscience, obey."
"Padawan, do you really want to quote Code at me right now?" asked Qui-Gon levelly.
"No, Master," admitted Obi-Wan.
"Get some sleep. We'll discuss it tomorrow".
The boy seemed to hesitate. Then he took a deep breath. "Master, do you rescind your order?" There was a faint hopefulness behind the question that nearly shook Qui-Gon's resolve. He took hold of himself sternly.
"No, I do not," he said. "And I do not, because there are other issues here, and we both know it. Stubbornness, for one. Willfulness, and even pride. Grave faults for a Jedi, My Padawan."
"I think so too," said Obi-Wan in a low voice.
Author: Cynthia Martin
Rating: G
Pairing: Q/O Pre-slash
Summary: An early skirmish over Qui-Gon's deep compliance issues.
Warnings: None.
Author's e-mail, web site and/or LJ id: YCYMartin@aol.com
Link to story: http://www.masterapprentice.org/archive/p/petition.html
Reasons for recommending:
Another Cynthia Martin rec for this week! I just found this story rather endearing. I like how it illustrates a major component of both Qui-Gon's and Obi-Wan's personality - stubbornness, or maybe tenacity is a kinder word given their motives. They have this in common, yet they are still very different, and it's fun to see how they interact when wills collide. I can definitely see them evolving into the Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan of TPM, etc.
Quote from story:
"Master," responded the boy, his voice strained, "It is my right to petition you to withdraw an order I can't, in conscience, obey."
"Padawan, do you really want to quote Code at me right now?" asked Qui-Gon levelly.
"No, Master," admitted Obi-Wan.
"Get some sleep. We'll discuss it tomorrow".
The boy seemed to hesitate. Then he took a deep breath. "Master, do you rescind your order?" There was a faint hopefulness behind the question that nearly shook Qui-Gon's resolve. He took hold of himself sternly.
"No, I do not," he said. "And I do not, because there are other issues here, and we both know it. Stubbornness, for one. Willfulness, and even pride. Grave faults for a Jedi, My Padawan."
"I think so too," said Obi-Wan in a low voice.
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Date: 2004-11-24 01:27 pm (UTC)