hot take: given the fact that the concept of a jedi has roots in martial arts, the dropping of the cloak is actually a sign of mutual respect in a duel, like bowing, even if the end goal is to absolutely beat the shit out of each other. in this essay I will-
Cody: This is the fifth robe you’ve lost this month.
Obi-Wan: The choices of my enemies do not alter the code I choose to live by. War is no excuse for abandoning common decency.
Cody:
i like this implies that Mandalorian Luke Skywalker is going through those Dark Troopers like a massive Fuuuuuuck Yooooou!
I enjoy the thought that Luke is actually the biggest dick in the Star Wars universe (among the good guys), but no one realizes this because most of his major “fuck you” moments are very specific to either Tatooine or Jedi culture.
(Ghost Anakin and Obi-Wan spend most of their time going “Did he just SAY that?!” in horrified, delighted awe.)
