"That's where the line gets blurry, between what's you and what's the Force."

"That sounds dangerous."

"Only if you don't give yourself a break."

"Wouldn't blurring that line be frightening, even briefly?"

"No. It- the Force guiding your actions feels like you, just... more so."

"Couldn't you guide it in return, then?"

"The Force is a lot bigger than you are. It's hard."

"Does it get easier?"

"Dunno. I haven't been practicing that long or that specifically."

"When did you start training?"

"I've been with the Jedi all my life."

"They train small children, too?"

"...Yes? Depending what you mean by training. Lessons start when you're old enough to walk, pretty much."

Hum. "Are there benefits to doing it that way?"

"Some attitudes are easier to get the hang of if you're basically starting out with them. And it makes the Republic feel better that we mostly don't have- outside loyalties."

"Because many people are afraid of those with more power than them."

"Possibly..."

"It seems an unideal patch for that."

"It's not the only reason. Probably not even the primary reason."

Shrug. "Family isn't always worth knowing - but restricting who children can form connections to, who they can grow to be is... Rarely an ideal solution."

"It's worked for a long time."

"Functioning isn't the same as ideal."

"The fact that it has functioned for centuries is still worth considering."

She hums and looks back out at hyperspace. (She seems... Tired, mostly.)

"I'm going to go find something to eat. Can I get you anything?"