It's a hard life, y'know. I love being a Jedi more than anything else, but that doesn't make it any easier. Oh no. It's hard work, involving treks through swamps, deserts and slums.
When people hear the term 'peace-keeper', they mostly imagine a lot of gentle people quietly discussing ways to make life easier and more harmonic. Diplomatic talks and stuff.
Could that image be further from the truth!
People never sit and discuss things politely. They tend to scream and rave a lot, each one absolutely certain that the other is at fault. They shout words you wouldn't think politicians would know! I've learnt curse words in seven different languages, simply by attending these meetings.
And the anger isn't limited to rage-filled phrases either, no. Occasionally – more often than I'd like – a deranged maniac will bring a knife, or a gun, or a bomb. Let's face it, you just can't win.
And lot of people seem to resent the Jedi, which is something I don't really understand. I mean, all we want to do is help. We don't try and take over the universe, unlike some people. But, then again, I guess the Jedi are a bit intimidating. Qui-Gon used to make me really nervous, what with that powerful aura of his. And the fact he was so tall. Seriously, what does that guy eat! I swear, by the time I reach twenty, my neck's going to be bent back at a ninety degree angle. Anyway, I can sort of understand how people are nervous of him. I, on the other hand…
No, wait a sec. I am still nervous around him. Well, there goes that argument.
But just because we make people nervous doesn't mean they should always try to kill us. I'm getting sick and tired of constantly being beaten up, kidnapped, tortured, poisoned and infected with deadly diseases.
I have a really good immune system now.
But, like I said earlier, I love being a Jedi. Sure, I end up in the Healer's Wing so much I've got my own specially-prepared, private bed there, but it's what I want to do.
Getting injured – it's part of the job. Our lot in life. And it's a small price to pay in comparison to doing something I hate.
A Jedi's life is meant for me.