As much as softening the blow would be preferable, when has subtlety ever worked on Anakin? No, Obi-Wan knew that ripping off the bacta patch as quickly as possible was sometimes the best way.
He knew the news would have an adverse affect on his former Padawan, but he knows better than to physically approach him at his point. He lets the grief happen, as holding it in would be infinitely worse. The vibrating pebbles don't concern Obi-Wan yet, but before they reach a worrying level, he's very tentatively reaching out through the Force with an extraordinary amount of empathy, compassion and what little comfort he can offer.
This is the grief that Obi-Wan has had to bear for fifteen long years, and seeing it physically manifest like this makes him a little envious of Anakin. He's had to hold it in for so long and be a Jedi, because letting it take hold of him would have meant the end of hope.
"I wish I could change what happened. You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you like a son. If I could have prevented any of it from happening, I would have."
Crib away. Not like that scene is doing anyone else any good ;p
He knew the news would have an adverse affect on his former Padawan, but he knows better than to physically approach him at his point. He lets the grief happen, as holding it in would be infinitely worse. The vibrating pebbles don't concern Obi-Wan yet, but before they reach a worrying level, he's very tentatively reaching out through the Force with an extraordinary amount of empathy, compassion and what little comfort he can offer.
This is the grief that Obi-Wan has had to bear for fifteen long years, and seeing it physically manifest like this makes him a little envious of Anakin. He's had to hold it in for so long and be a Jedi, because letting it take hold of him would have meant the end of hope.
"I wish I could change what happened. You were my brother, Anakin. I loved you like a son. If I could have prevented any of it from happening, I would have."
He might be crying a little.