[ anakin's reaction was expected from someone coming from a clone wars time period. however he underestimates just how strong it is, radiating through the force itself. kanan must always be attuned to the force nowadays just in order to function as he did before, so it takes him aback for a moment as he tries not to let it absorb into him. ]

I'm not. They caused the purge. [ firmly spoken, keeping his tone even. ] The ones who didn't take part claimed control chips were in their heads, and taking them out kept them from following orders.

[ then, as he remembers, he adds on- ] You fought with Rex of the 501st, right? He's the one who told me that.