[And now, Luke has NO idea how to go on. Remembering Darth Vader was one thing, but...explaining it to, well, Darth Vader. That was something entirely different. This is something he cannot beat around the bush about. There isn't a delicate way to explain...being seduced by the Dark Side and spending decades scouring the Galaxy for Jedi and rebels...
But he's going to try.]
You really should prepare yourself for this, Anakin. Things were very bad. Only a few Jedi escaped the Emperor's initial attack. Fewer still survived the dark times that followed.
[He pauses, gulping, and looking around the room. His eyes start at Obi-wan, seeking affirmation that it must be done. Slowly, they move to Ami, asking for her calming support. Next Adele, this time drawing strength from her stoic nature. Finally Leonardo, to reinforce that if things went badly...he'd have an ally]
Anakin. You...were turned to the Dark Side. Emperor Palpatine. He...deceived you worst of all.
no subject
But he's going to try.]
You really should prepare yourself for this, Anakin. Things were very bad. Only a few Jedi escaped the Emperor's initial attack. Fewer still survived the dark times that followed.
[He pauses, gulping, and looking around the room. His eyes start at Obi-wan, seeking affirmation that it must be done. Slowly, they move to Ami, asking for her calming support. Next Adele, this time drawing strength from her stoic nature. Finally Leonardo, to reinforce that if things went badly...he'd have an ally]
Anakin. You...were turned to the Dark Side. Emperor Palpatine. He...deceived you worst of all.