"Force-sensitive?" Qui-Gon frowned. "What do you know. I thought it was just a pretty rock."

Obi-Wan gave him a startled glance. Qui-Gon's face was impa.s.sive as he strode toward the transport. Was his Master kidding or serious? He had no idea.

They started up the entry ramp. A smile stole over Obi- Wan's face.

Another mission lay ahead. Perhaps through its trials he would grow to understand Qui-Gon. But somehow he thought not. It would likely take a lifetime before he figured his Master out.