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In the moment before the reply comes Anakin isn't sure what to expect. He takes the question at face value because it's in his nature to be helpful, and because the answers don't seem to cost him anything. When he asks which one is stronger he does so with the understanding that the universe is vast so plenty of things are possible- And that he'll be the one doing the heavy lifting.
In the last two years of all out war he's learned that his place, the spot where he can do the most, is where he allows himself to be directed at the biggest problem. It's Anakin's instinct to just cut through gordian knots.
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In the moment before the reply comes Anakin isn't sure what to expect. He takes the question at face value because it's in his nature to be helpful, and because the answers don't seem to cost him anything. When he asks which one is stronger he does so with the understanding that the universe is vast so plenty of things are possible- And that he'll be the one doing the heavy lifting.
In the last two years of all out war he's learned that his place, the spot where he can do the most, is where he allows himself to be directed at the biggest problem. It's Anakin's instinct to just cut through gordian knots.
The reply arrives. Anakin reads it, nods.]
Then go for the head