The Jedi Knight heard Qui-Gon's message through the commlink, but he did not outwardly respond, choosing to act upon his words instead. He kept his gaze on Landel and listened to what he had to say. Too bad he couldn't take much comfort in the fact he planned to release them eventually. Not when he had this mess to deal with.

It was then Landel announced the first punishment. Obi-Wan didn't need to see the spectators, or feel Sanzo's fury washing over him, to know something was wrong. Still, he suddenly looked towards where Qui-Gon, Goku and Callisto were, saw the condition that the boy was in, and his thoughts turned to his former Master, who appeared to still be standing. Qui-Gon would not let him see any signs of injury for his sake, he was sure, which only made the fact he was holding onto the railing even more worrisome.

At least two lives were at stake here.

He briefly closed his eyes, and accepted his anxiety for what it was. He could not leap into action until he'd fully assessed the situation. Glancing towards Landel, he brought the commlink to his mouth.

((Talking to Qui-Gon over here (http://community.livejournal.com/damned/464766.html?thread=37599358#t37599358).))