This is cute. I have a slight difference of opinion, though. Obi-Wan seems to actually be canonically good with animals. I know you show this here with the cat, but I don't think he so much has a problem with animals as he does with stupidity from sentients and distractions from missions. In my mind, he's very goal-oriented, so things that get in the way and don't seem to offer much in the way of brains feels like a waste of time to him, especially when there's a job to do. I guess I saw Obi-Wan as disapproving yet grudgingly sympathetic to the strays Qui-Gon detoured to help, and maybe even aided in Qui-Gon's objective with them, if only to hold them still or whatnot. The ending was very sweet. Good to see Qui-Gon quit teasing and reward Obi-Wan for his compassion.

Obi-Wan," I said tenderly and waited for the boy to meet my gaze before continuing, "Yesterday one of your teachers told me that you have a very loving heart and caring soul. I want you to know that I agree with her."

Obi-Wan blushed slightly, "Thank you, Master, but this is the only stray animal I have ever brought home, so don't think that I've undergone an extraordinary change of heart quite yet."

I smiled, "No, I don't expect that you have, Padawan. This is merely the first step. Once you learn to look beyond the obvious and see the inner beauty in all living things, not merely those that are physically cute, I have a feeling that you too will have a reputation for bringing home 'pathetic life forms'.

My Padawan smiled slightly, "Master, if there is anyone I know that I would want to be the most like when I become Knighted, it is you. So if I do have a change of heart and earn a reputation for bringing home strays, I would be honored to follow in your footsteps."

I touched our bond slightly and infused it with warmth and love, "Thank you, Padawan, I would be honored to have you follow me."

I like!

just so cute!

this is, like, the CUTEST story EVA. i totally loved it!

cool

That was funny! I like it. I think a funnier title would have been "The Pathetic Life Form." But I'm always looking for bizarre and clever story names...

Heh. Cutie.

aw that was so cute!

That was so cute and funny! You definetly got Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan's charecters right. :) Good work!

That was cute! _

hehe,pathetic life forms. _ cute lil story.

Not silly, very sweet.

Hmmmm...I can't believe this story hasn't gotten more reviews-its really good. I love stories like this, with Obi and Qui bonding. Great job!

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awww, that was soooo cuuute! o