The Beach [late afternoon]

[sith_happened]

The sun was beginning to go down and Anakin was finished with his office hours. It was time for a friendly spar with his alternate-universe son.

You know, as so many families do.

Ben had found a rock to sit on and observe, looking faintly embarrassed by the entire proceeding.

The Second Annual Skywalker Family Lightsaber Duel and Sulking Contest was about to begin.

Come on down.

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Re: Ben Facepalms!

[momslilassassin]

Ben burst out laughing. "Haircare," he said in an undertone, "cloak billowing--"

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[weetuskenraider]

"And five hundred billion situps, evidently," Tahiri added, ducking her head into his shoulder to hide the blush that . . . was probably broadcasting in the Force anyway.

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[momslilassassin]

"Are you checking my grandfather out?" Ben asked, scandalized.

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[weetuskenraider]

"What? No!" And if Tahiri's embarrassment hadn't been radiating in the Force before, it definitely was now. "I just don't mean to make fun of him, that's all!"

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[momslilassassin]

Ben nudged his shoulder against hers. "Yeah, I think Granddad is taking this way more seriously than Dad is."

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[weetuskenraider]

"I think your dad's more amused than anything," Tahiri replied, nudging him back. "Think of it this way: at least it's not an actual fight?"

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[momslilassassin]

"That's a big step forward for my family," Ben admitted. "That's kind of sad, huh."

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[weetuskenraider]

"I suppose," Tahiri agreed. "It doesn't seem all that sad to me, but your family's the best point of reference I've got."

. . . yeah, that was sad.

Re: Ben Facepalms!

[momslilassassin]

Ben grinned. "And such a normal family we are."