A touch of anger rippled through Anakin at Mantis' words, but he pushed it aside, stepping into the room and reaching for Luke. With as much gentleness as he could muster, he put his arms around Luke, pulling the boy into his arms and holding him tightly.
He reached out to his son through the Force, through the bond that linked them. He let Luke feel his love, his fierce protectiveness, and the promise that he would do anything and everything in his power to help, to heal.
Anakin looked back at Mantis, thinking clearly, Do you know of any way to shield his mind from these attacks?