There's a Mirror On the Wall

Maul grins a moment, glee rising in him before he tries to stuff it back down like he's supposed to, and makes a proper bow to Master Rish. "I would be honored to be your Padawan, Master Rish." He glances over at Master Jinn a moment, all but vibrating as he waits to hear a similar question asked of Obi-Wan. Anything to show his hopes for the day aren't just shadows in the night. Why else would Master Jinn come over with Master Rish, anyway?

He might be projecting a little much, because Master Jinn smiles and shakes his head. "I'm not looking for a Padawan myself, Padawan Maul."

"Why not?" Maul reaches out without thinking about it, wrapping Obi-Wan's hand in his as he stares up at Master Jinn.

Master Jinn's smile fades, and he looks away from them, maybe trying to avoid the frustrated look Master Rish is giving him. "It's not your concern, Padawan."

"Does no one meet your standards of skill?" Maul tilts his head, narrowing his eyes at Master Jinn. "Or are you scared you won't get along with someone?" He knows he's being rude, and right now, he doesn't care. Even if it does mean that Obi-Wan is looking steadily more embarrassed, and the other Initiates in earshot are staring at him like he's lost his mind. "Why'd you even come here if you're not looking for a Padawan anyway? It's rude to make any of us hope we'll finally be chosen when you're not even bothering to look for someone to teach."

Master Jinn looks down at him, his expression closed off, and almost harsh. Maul stares back, tucking his chin down to protect his throat as he waits stubbornly for a satisfactory answer.

"He has a point." Master Rish shrugs when Master Jinn turns his head to glare at her. "Though he could do with learning to better pick his time and place to ask those sorts of questions."

Maul glances down at the floor a moment before he looks back up, not truly sorry.

"You could just talk to the Initiates waiting for Masters." He rolls his shoulders back when Master Jinn turns his attention back. "That's what Master Yoda says is best when you don't know about a person." Maul grins at the thought of the little green Master, and glances over at Master Rish. His Master. "Should I tell Master Yoda that Master Jinn needs to speak with him, Master?"