[ he's never been a good student, Rey. distractions from his lessons or plans rarely end up disappointing him.
but, where she's concerned... ] You can't let your concentration slip in the midst of battle, however. It can be dangerous depending upon the situation.
I will make sure to add concentration exercises to your training repertoire — teach you to focus and block out external influences, when using the Force. [ and he knows just how he wants to proceed with such a task, as well.
as for her request: ] My thoughts on you will have to wait for another time. [ ...perhaps as part of this "focus" training. ]
I would so hate to keep you from your duties. Even if I'm only in your thoughts.
[There is some truth in the statement. But mostly, even if she never says as such out loud, it is quite thrilling to know that she's found a place there.
But more importantly...]
I know. I still have much to learn - but I trust that I'll learn quickly. I've been a good student thus far, haven't I?
And you've been the best teacher I could have asked for.
[A good teacher, but completely frustrating in other ways, when he wants to be, when it pleases him. Like now.]
You have to know that now I won't be able to stop thinking about this.
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[ he's never been a good student, Rey. distractions from his lessons or plans rarely end up disappointing him.
but, where she's concerned... ] You can't let your concentration slip in the midst of battle, however. It can be dangerous depending upon the situation.
I will make sure to add concentration exercises to your training repertoire — teach you to focus and block out external influences, when using the Force. [ and he knows just how he wants to proceed with such a task, as well.
as for her request: ] My thoughts on you will have to wait for another time. [ ...perhaps as part of this "focus" training. ]
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[There is some truth in the statement. But mostly, even if she never says as such out loud, it is quite thrilling to know that she's found a place there.
But more importantly...]
I know. I still have much to learn - but I trust that I'll learn quickly. I've been a good student thus far, haven't I?
And you've been the best teacher I could have asked for.
[A good teacher, but completely frustrating in other ways, when he wants to be, when it pleases him. Like now.]
You have to know that now I won't be able to stop thinking about this.
...
Its part of the lesson, isn't it?