[ Obi-Wan's drink arrives promptly and he smiles in thanks before returning his attention to Han. He's so gravely serious, he does little more than turn the cup around on the table just so he has a reason to keep his hands busy. ]

You mentioned an empire. You weren't the only one. Has it—?

[ The Jedi Master hesitates. He's been warring with himself as to whether he should take in any knowledge of the future — of his potential future — but he's come to realize it's only fear holding him back: fear of bad news, fear of his own fate, particularly a fear for Anakin's fate. But he's currently powerless with or without the knowledge, and in light of more recent events, Kenobi feels he might prefer to see what's coming. ]

Has it been long since this empire was established?