Meditation 1

“Obi-Wan!” he called. “To the left!”
“Yes, Master,” panted Obi-Wan, who was only steps behind Qui-Gon. Is he winded already? Qui-Gon thought as they dashed down a staircase that would lead to the outer, more modern area of the Hutt compound. Their escape thus far had included no more than a three minute run—and of course, scaling a twenty-meter wall. But in the proper meditative state that shouldn’t have been difficult.

Obi-Wan hasn’t perfected meditation in combat, Qui-Gon reminded himself as his Padawan’s steps echoed behind his on the long staircase. By his age, I was able to— Qui-Gon stopped himself. Comparisons between his training and Obi-Wan’s weren’t constructive. Each individual had a different path to the Force. What he needed to be concentrating on was their path out of here.

Master and Apprentice Chapter 1