Author - Kynstar (from the Jedi Council forum)
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Dear Master Jinn,

Padawans can keep one extremely busy, I hold no grudge over your lapse in communication. As I mentioned before, I have been tied up with negotiations of my own.

My missions have been so far a success. Only a few had hardships that proved too much for the Republic to handle. It is a shame though...something could have been done, but they decided not too because the place would not be 'beneficial' to the Senate. That is not something they should determine legibility when assisting worlds with their troubles. Sometimes I think the Senate is only after itself...then again I know that they only care for themselves. They are corrupt and definitely not getting any better.

The young man will learn eventually if he ever opens himself fully to the Force. Give Kenobi time, he will or he won't. And if he doesn't...then that is his loss, for the full connection to the Force can make matters so easily at times. Some Jedi can never achieve that level of connectivity.

My old Padawan...negative impacts are all ready happening to the Order and it is only getting worse. Something needs to be done with the Republic first in order for the Jedi the work their own problems out. The Council is becoming all too lax seating there in their room and not actually getting involved. I know they do not like to dabble in politics, but if the corruption of the Senate does not get resolved...the Republic will slowly crumble from within and the Order will follow soon after if not at the same time.

The slave has a midichlorian count of that magnitude? Oh my, that is astonishing indeed. You must bring that boy in for sure!

You've made a bet? Well, well Qui-Gon...that is definitely interesting. I never thought that you would be the type too. But I understand that it deals with the child's freedom as well as getting parts for the Queen's ship.

Trade Federation...the worse part of the Senate's corruption lies there. I still can not believe that they are not doing anything about the Naboo issue! Are they blind to the truth? Pish...just like the Council, blind to the obvious facts.

Well do take it easy on Tatooine...the planet is vile and disgusting. Maurders you say? Not familiar with that, but of course with the Hutts I am. Who isn't familiar with Hutts?

The boy is going to win your parts and his freedom with pod racing? Oh this is good, Qui-Gon. I wouldn't mind seeing that. Humans usually can not do races like that. Do tell if the lad wins. I am interesting in the outcome. Hopefully it will work due to you needing those parts. Also let me know once you return to Coruscant, I wouldn't mind meeting this boy you've found.

I am sure the Council will train the child. Though he is older than what they allow to enter the Jedi, I too was older than the set age when I was taken in. So perhaps they'll overlook that slight detail. But then again, we are talking about the Council...

To me you will always be young, for you were my apprentice Qui-Gon. That will always be there in my mind. So I am glad that it amused you, some habits are hard to break and calling you such is one of them. I will help you with the boy if you like. I am interested in how much he knows and what he can do all ready on his own. If he wins that race...then that right there shows how his connection to the Force is stronger than most.

Chosen One...well I never thought that that one being would show up within my lifetime. But do you think it possible? Feel on this Qui-Gon, don't think. What is the Force telling you? If you believe that it is so...then the possibility might be there. I know and have known for a long time, that your connection with the Living Force has been extremely helpful in your decision making. I too, as well allow it to guide me. If It is telling you that the child is...then he very well could be. I will meditate upon this once I meet the child. If you have found the Chosen One, then perhaps the Republic and the Order can be saved before they fall too much further into ruin.

Yes I have heard how Obi-Wan compliments you on where you lack in strengths. Indeed you two have become quite a pair. Why I do believe you have nearly gone beyond what you and I have done back when you were my apprentice. You are shinning young one, your time is here to show that you have become one of the best. Let nobody, and I mean that, nobody ever tell you otherwise. I am proud of you and extremely honored to have been your Master. Though there are those that mock and shun you because of your rebellious ways, that there shows your greatness in matters! That alone shows that you have been following the will of the Force, allowing it to guide you and not the Council or the Code.

With you as Obi-Wan's master, I am sure he will become the greatest of the Jedi and make a name for himself. But is he the type that wishes for that? I did when I was younger and have done so.

Learning is something that is continual. Something that never stops, which is a good thing. It expands the mind on different matters that's for sure.

Then if you believe that your Padawan is ready, then it will only be a matter of time before the Council allows it to happen. I wish you luck on this, Qui-Gon. The Order can be finicky when it comes to things as such.

Good, then when you two return perhaps we can meet up somewhere and talk. It has been quite a while then, I knew it was several years...but not quite that many. Amazing how time flies when one is busy.

Inform me of the outcome of the lad's race. I will not be to surprised if the boy wins, if indeed what you say is true about his strength in the Force. Amazing...just amazing Qui-Gon that if you have indeed found the Chosen One. I know you had researched on that, I remember that quite clearly now. As for destroying the Sith...only time will prove whether or not that is the true design for the Chosen One. I on the other hand, hope that the Chosen One will bring corruption to its knees. The Senate will not last if this continues, which means the Republic will not either. And in the long run...will result in our failure as well. The Jedi will fall with them, and I will not allow that if at all possible.

Take care and contact me when you can.

Jedi Master Dooku