Author - Kynstar (from the Jedi Council forum)
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My old Padawan,
Greetings, it most certainly has been quite a while since we last talked. I figured you have been busy with your apprentice.
I have been extremely busy myself these last few years with attending negotiations for new worlds to join the Republic and also mediating disputing planets. It always amazes me even still today at how many worlds encompass the Republic.
Your Padawan asked of me? I truly hope you told him only the good things? We should get together once we are all back on Coruscant, perhaps at one of the restaurants? We could then catch up on old times. I have missed our philosophical talks.
You were one of the best, Qui-Gon and if you recall that was one of the main reasons why I chose you as my apprentice. And you have become one of the greatest Jedi Masters now because of it. Together we were the best, so of course I have nothing but praise for you as a Padawan. There were times when we had disagreements, but what Master/Padawan doesn't? I had plenty with my old Master.
If you think as much of your own apprentice, then for sure he will become what you believe in. Ahhhh he is one of those? The Code is great for a guideline, but he should always remember that the Force is our ultimate guide, not the Code, and definitely not the Council.
If the boy doesn't learn soon to follow the Force's will...he will live a harsh life, but then again don't most Jedi? There are too few of us who are of the Living Force these days.
You say you have found a child unusually strong in the Force? How unusual are you saying, Qui-Gon? If he has an overall of 15,000 or more midichlorian count...it might be wise to bring him to the Temple for evaluation. And if the Force is guiding you to do this...then follow the Force.
If you apprentice objects too much, put him in his place. I know it is harsh to say this, but you are the Master and he is just the apprentice. If you want to go easy on him...well explain to him that it is the Force's will and that you feel strongly in bringing the child. He probably is so bent on the Code that he thinks the child is too old, is that it? How old is the boy?
As for defying the Council...I can tell you the many times that I have as well, young one. The Council will see the truth in what you say, and if not...let me know and we can work something out. If the Force is telling you that the youth must be trained...then it must happen. I will assist in this if need be. The Force's will must be done. Obi-Wan must learn this eventually.
Teaching one who is not strong with the Living Force about the Living Force is difficult. They usually can not grasp the understanding that all living things are important. Not just people, but what affects them as well. Also they can't look outside the immediate happenings; they tend to focus to far ahead instead of concentrating on the moment. Yes I agree that we should look ahead; anticipate what might be. But we do not center ourselves on 'what ifs'. Only advice I can give, Qui-Gon, is to keep up what you are doing. If you remember my teachings...then that is all that you can do. Perhaps soon he will understand...if not, then he isn't meant to be like us. I just hope he doesn't become another Master Windu... or by the stars another Yoda. We only have room for one of those.
Is your apprentice ready for the trails? Do you truly think that he will be soon? If he can not grasp the concept of the Living Force... regardless of whether he can or can not, if you deem him ready when the time comes...then so be it. He is strong in the Unifying Force and might not be able to understand fully of what the Living Force can offer. You as a Master must feel comfortable with the idea of your apprentice becoming a Knight. If the boy is ready on all levels, then he is capable. I am sure the Council will give their approval if they feel as you do.
No Qui-Gon you have not taken too much of my time...as I mentioned before, I miss our talks. Think on my offer of getting together once we are both back on Coruscant at the same time. I would enjoy talking with you and getting to know your Padawan more. I am sure he has grown since the last time I've met him.
Master Dooku
