On Ezra's end, the bond that had felt empty flairs to life. Ezra can't help feeling a stronger flood of relief, but in the space of the breath, he curls his hand tighter around his kyber, and he flips to a steadier, warm reassurance.

The young man has his own traumas, and griefs, and brushes with the Dark, but for Ben he, it's easy to hold to trust, patience, and love.

"See?" he murmurs. "Wasn't sure where to start."