[ The Jedi always preached about the Light Side of the Force, how it is a beacon of good and hope, and to fall to the Dark is from a weak mind or heart. Yet Anakin had always leaned a little closer to it than everyone was comfortable with. To him, his emotions and attachments made him strong, and gave him something worth fighting for. Anakin hums at his question, contemplating.

He's always wanted more and he knew he shouldn't. If it could stop people from dying, what was truly the harm in it? ]

Perhaps they're not as knowledgeable about it as they seem. To truly understand that kind of power, it makes sense that you would want to know it yourself.

[ Well, congratulations, Mat, the distraction is a success. Anakin sputters out an incredulous laugh, wiping his mouth with the back of his hand. ]

Oh, is that all? I hate to bear the bad news, but I've never done casual before. [ He's never been casual about anything in his entire life. ]