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[prophesiedone]

[Against all odds, Anakin is trying to keep himself calm and collected. He has had plenty to upset and anger him lately and, really, that isn't good for anyone. His power can damage a lot of things; he could even bring down buildings. So instead of letting his abilities run wild, he is meditating, his eyes closed tightly, his legs crossed and his mouth set in a stubborn line.]

...this never works.

[His eyes open, as blue as the sky, and he lets out a harsh breath.]

Anyone know any techniques? [Behind him, a metal pole begins to warp. He glances back and stretches out a hand, trying to undo the damage.] I guess I'm going to have to sleep outside tonight.

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[utulien_aure]

So this person, who is less powerful than you but has greater knowledge and experience, is willing to take you on as an apprentice. Despite the fact that people who love you and matter to you despise him, and would want to turn you against him.

Anakin, have you asked yourself what this man wants of you? And do you really think that such a man is simply looking to train a successor?

[Fingon is so reminded of Valinor after Morgoth's pardon that he's half-expecting to hear that this teacher's name is Melkor.]

Anakin, have you ever seen a people ruled by fear? I have. Orcs we called them, the twisted descendants of the Enemy's captives. His hand on them is heavy, and it drives them ever onward, to burn our fields and slay our people.

And even when his hold slackens, they often inflict a thousand pettier cruelties of their own devising on each other. They can rarely do any better. Kindness needs freedom to flourish, and even in their minds all they have ever known is tyranny.

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[prophesiedone]

Despise is a heavy word. [But, no, Fingon has a good estimate of it.] Siths don't really have successors. Once the apprentice feels they have learned enough, they seek out and end the life of their master.

[A practice that seems pretty damn fulfilling now that he has seen Palpatine's other side.]

He's a stepping stone. [His expression is blank, emotionless.] I won't forget why I am doing this. I'm not some petty, twisted...Orc. I am the one who can bring balance to everything; I can end all wars. But I need to be at the top to do that.

I'm tired of impediments.

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[utulien_aure]

They hate him. He wants to teach you, to make you more like him. Why wouldn't they despise him, when he would spread what they hate to one they love?

Would you let a loved one take up the path you describe? Would you want your son to walk it?

[shaking his head] Being the greatest of anything does not mean you cannot fall, Anakin Skywalker. Sometimes, it is the greatest of us who can do the most damage, if they are not careful. Even to the people they love.

[The Noldor certainly have more than enough experience of that. Fingon wonders whether his cousins have ever discussed their father with this volatile young Man.]