Obi-Wan could if he really wanted to, but the Jedi never pried unless the situation called for it. Thus it was only the most obvious emotions that passed through his mental filters. Because everyone deserved privacy, especially from those who could read minds. Yet another skill that had to be honed and practiced. When you’re a young force sensitive it was hard not to know what everyone was thinking or feeling unless those around had shields.

“Someone else? Do tell,” Obi-Wan asked with a piqued interest. The good doctor always seemed reluctant to get romantically close to anyone. Perhaps that had changed?

Though there’s a surprised blink when McCoy leans in to look over his shoulder. “Both? Are you sure?” It was very generous, and it seemed the man had money to spare. The store clerk was noticeably much more chipper with all the business she was getting. But he didn’t want to take advantage of the other man’s kindness.