Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi had been in space four solid months. Just as they thought they would return to the temple for a break, Master Windu would call out and give them yet another tedious and mind-numbingly boring mission. They had pinballed from one end of the galaxy to the other, and were in desperate need of a vacation.
Oddly enough, the break fell two standard days before Obi-Wan's twenty-first birthday. Qui-Gon had been wanting to do something special for the boy anyway, seeing as how he was very well-behaved on their countless missions.
So, as a reward, Qui-Gon decided he would take Obi-Wan out for his birthday to the nicest cantina on Coruscant. The plans were set into motion the moment their ship docked, and in two-days' time Master and Padawan were dressed in their best civillian clothes and heading out for a night of fun.
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"Happy Birthday, Padawan," Qui-Gon laughed as he handed Obi-Wan his first legal glass of Valerian Wine. They touched glasses, and the young man downed the contents of the glass rapidly. Instantly, his face contorted, and Qui-Gon burst into hysterics. "How many times do I have to tell you, Obi-Wan...you can NOT drink Valerian Wine that fast."
"Nasty..." Obi-Wan coughed, "Need...water..."
"I have something better." Qui-Gon called for the bartender and in less than a minute was handing Obi-Wan a glass of glowing fluid. Corellian Ale. Obi-Wan sucked down the stuff, coughed once, and relaxed onto the barstool. Two drinks and he was already half-toasted. Qui-Gon snickered and ordered yet another drink for the boy.
Things went on this way for another half-hour, until Obi-Wan was having trouble forming coherent sentences. The Cantina Band, "Bob's Band," was just getting started, but Obi-Wan barely noticed.
Qui-Gon as always was trying to teach him to use the Force to fight the drunkenness. He was failing miserably when suddenly, everything went perfectly clear.
"Wow..." Obi-Wan breathed.
"What?"
"Her..." Obi-Wan pointed at the tall, slender woman that had just entered the bar.
"Why don't you go over there and talk to her?"
"Master, I can't do that!"
"Why not?"
"I have to stay focused for our next mission."
"What would a bit of conversation hurt?"
"Well...I guess you're right." The boy slithered off the stool and stumbled toward the attractive brunette that had just taken a seat at the end of the bar. She smiled sweetly at him and he instantly sent her a drink. She smiled again, and beckoned him over after downing the drink.
"H-hi..." Obi-Wan spluttered. "What's your name?"
"Ralph," a deep, raspy voice boomed from the feminine-looking throat. Obi-Wan looked down and realized that the woman he was talking to was not a woman. Quickly, he stumbled backwards, tripping over barstools and trying to get back to his seat.
Qui-Gon, as usual, was laughing at Obi-Wan's stupid moves. The boy stared at him, drunk and horrified.
"Another lesson, Master?" the young man slurred. Qui-Gon nodded.
"What you see is not always what you get, Padawan."
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"Excuse me," a deep voice bellowed from behind the pair as they made their way out the door. Qui-Gon turned and found himself staring up into the face of a humanoid much, much taller than himself. "My sister and I have been watching you all night, and I must say, you are quite the handsome man. Could I trouble you for one dance before you go?"
Qui-Gon stared in shock. Obi-Wan's mouth hit the floor as he watched his Master's face change from a mask of shock to rage.
"Excuse me, sir... just because I am out with a young man - my PADAWAN - does not mean that I am gay. I would appreciate it if you would leave me be." The Jedi Master's composure crumbled. "Good night," he added gruffly.
Next thing Qui-Gon knew, the small mousy girl behind the hulking brute reached up and smacked him hard across the face. "That is my SISTER, you nurf-brained piece of bantha fodder!" Qui-Gon, in shock, turned and walked past the staring Obi-Wan and out the door.
Obi-Wan, giggling, chased after Qui-Gon and stopped him. Pointing backward, Obi-Wan started to speak.
"But Master, you just said..."