They all watched her face with a similar frown, all of them a little puzzled of what to make of the young girl as she walked to the centre of the room then bowed her head gracefully. Jupiter was unsure of what else to do so she stood silent, waiting for someone to speak. Her eyes glanced around, carefully taking in each of the masters and their diverse appearances. There was no tension in the room and after a moment she realised it was because they were greatly in control of their own emotions and any tension she should have felt would have been entirely her own.
"Step closer." One of the masters invited, one with a deep set brow, a grim expression and a rather intimidating look however Jupiter chose not to be frightened, stepping a little closer in his general direction. A name sprung to mind and the description Obi-Wan had given her suited him perfectly, so she assumed that this must be Master Windu. Beside him sat a funny little green creature of a likes that Jupiter had never seen before, though since he was so distinctive she remembered who he was also.
"Nervous, you should not be. Come child, speak to us." Master Yoda smiled at her, his staff tucked neatly in front of him. His tone was inviting and friendly, so Jupiter relaxed a little further.
"I do not feel nervous." Jupiter answered with her head held high, hands hanging loosely at her side. "It is an honour to meet you. My name is Jupiter."
"Just Jupiter?" Another master questioned, one with white hair and a high rising brow. He arched an eyebrow inquisitively as Jupiter's eyes glanced his way and she nodded.
"I do not know my last name. I was never given one." She revealed and the council members glanced to one another in private thought. "I suppose I could call myself Jupiter Skywalker since Anakin's mother adopted me, but I've always been just Jupiter." Slowly taking a breath, Jupiter decided to remain silent for a little while as the council members regarded her quietly for some time.
"Trained, you wish to be. Yes?" Master Yoda questioned and Jupiter chewed on her lower lip slightly, her hand rising to grip her arm.
"I know that I am much too old to begin training, so in all honesty I did not come here expecting to be accepted. To train as a Jedi, to my understanding, requires great mental and physical training from a very early age. It also requires the training of emotions, to ensure that all doubt, anger, hate and any negativity are purged from the system so that one can always act and think with a clear mind and conscious." She stated, relying heavily on what Obi-Wan Kenobi had told her of the Jedi Order and their laws. "Thus, since I doubt I can begin training so late, I can only ask that you please do not send me back to the life I left behind. I do not want to be a slave again." Some of the Jedi Masters looked shocked and alarmed however Jupiter kept her focus on the two Grand Masters in front of her, eyes unwavering in their resolve.
"Hmm…a clear mind, you have." Master Yoda mused, rubbing his chin thoughtfully. "Much pain you have endured. Come, come closer, young one." He invited and so Jupiter slowly stepped forwards, walking up to the tiny green Jedi before she knelt down before him. Master Yoda reached out and touched her brow, closing his eyes and reached out to her. "Strong, you are. The Force is with you. Sense great things in your future, I do."
"She is far too old. We can hardly even consider the boy, it is impossible to consider beginning training at such an age." Master Windu informed, his brow furrowing even further with a look of scorn however Jupiter ignored him. Slowly she opened her eyes, looking directly at Master Yoda, a soft and peaceful smile touching her lips as the warmth of his fingers seemingly smoothed away any concerns, not even Master Windu's words fazed her.
As Master Yoda looked directly into orbs that seemed very familiar to him, he suddenly pulled back, a look of surprise on his face. "My. My oh my…" He murmured before he started to chuckle, the sound growing louder as Jupiter blinked, tilting her head curiously as the laughter continued and even some of the council members looked puzzled at the Grand Master's strange behaviour. "Much more sense it makes, I see."
"Master?" Windu questioned with an intense look however Yoda continued to chuckle until he was once again calm. Turning his large, round eyes back upon Jupiter, his ears wiggled slightly and Jupiter had to supress a giggle.
"Fear not, young one. Never again return to that life, you will." He assured her and Jupiter's shoulders slumped with relief, exhaling softly. "Discuss with the council, I shall. Go rest, you should, and not worry about the future. Uncertain, the future always is." Master Yoda instructed her so Jupiter nodded her head, rising up onto her feet and stepped back to the centre of the room where she bowed her head once more and this time, all of the council members bowed their heads back in return out of kind respect.
This earned a wide smile from the girl and Master Windu frowned further as she turned around. Something about her face reminded him of someone else, yet he could not quite put his finger on it. Looking across to Master Yoda, everyone waited expectantly however he was silent, meditating and contemplating privately so they followed his example and all did the same.