[It's a simple answer, maybe even a child's answer. But only a few nights ago Obi-Wan told him the identity of the Sith lord, and he's sharing a home now with two survivors of a genocide Anakin can scarcely imagine. He can't trust the Jedi, can't trust the Chancellor, can't trust himself. Perhaps he lost Obi-Wan the moment he learned just how flawed his Padawan has become. But the fault is his own. He knew what would happen if he told the truth, spoke about his dreams.]
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[It's a simple answer, maybe even a child's answer. But only a few nights ago Obi-Wan told him the identity of the Sith lord, and he's sharing a home now with two survivors of a genocide Anakin can scarcely imagine. He can't trust the Jedi, can't trust the Chancellor, can't trust himself. Perhaps he lost Obi-Wan the moment he learned just how flawed his Padawan has become. But the fault is his own. He knew what would happen if he told the truth, spoke about his dreams.]
Please don't lie to me.
I see how hard it is when you look at me.