[ his smile spreads, encouraged by her own smile. ]

He didn't like it. He didn't like a lot of things I did - I still don't think he does, but this was one of the ones that he tolerated. If he didn't let me continue to tinker the way I did, I think he would have regretted it.

[ after all, his mechanical talents have gotten them out of tight situations before. so while his tone is light, there is an edge to it. a challenge and resentment towards old master who he would absolutely love to say i told you so. but jedi don't gloat.

he keeps his face perfectly neutral, his tone as well, when he asks: ]

Do you think our son is [ was? ] a tinker?