[Qui-Gon takes the lackluster smile as a cue to gesture to a nearby table with just enough room for the two of them. Rey may have only just returned to Verens, but that didn't mean they couldn't chat about whatever it is that's bothering her in relative privacy while celebrating her return.]
[His tone remains gentle as he continues to address her.]
A lot has happened since you were gone.
[It's a statement that covers a lot of ground: a lot has happened here in Verens, yes, but it's a clear observation that a lot has also happened to Rey back in their home galaxy. She has a choice in which way she'd like to take the conversation; he's not about to force her to speak about something she's not ready to, yet.]
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[Qui-Gon takes the lackluster smile as a cue to gesture to a nearby table with just enough room for the two of them. Rey may have only just returned to Verens, but that didn't mean they couldn't chat about whatever it is that's bothering her in relative privacy while celebrating her return.]
[His tone remains gentle as he continues to address her.]
A lot has happened since you were gone.
[It's a statement that covers a lot of ground: a lot has happened here in Verens, yes, but it's a clear observation that a lot has also happened to Rey back in their home galaxy. She has a choice in which way she'd like to take the conversation; he's not about to force her to speak about something she's not ready to, yet.]