Note 13
Three years after the Naboo Invasion
One year later:
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine,
Guess what! I'm 13 now, and I'm finally a teenager. Do I look it yet? Would you know I was a 13 year old if you didn't know it? And so I look like I'm a Jedi Padawan yet? My braid's getting longer now, but would you be able to see it if you didn't know me?
Thank you. In a year I'll be 14, and then maybe people will take me seriously. Young Padawans are still looked upon as not knowing much. It's frustrating, but maybe things will be better when I'm 14.
I've enjoyed the few conversations that I've had with you. Would it be all right if I talk to you every time I'm on Coruscant? I really like talking to you. At times it seems you're the only person who listens to me. Obi-Wan always thinks he knows best, and never lets me give my opinion on anything. You…you let me talk without interruption.
Tell me, do you have any children? I think you would make a good father. Someone made a joke and said you were going to marry a bantha. I'm sure that's not true…is it? I don't mean to disrespect you by asking the question…it's just that I'd like to find the truth out before I believe a rumor.
I have now surpassed other Jedi Padawans my own age. Obi-Wan manages not to say it, but I KNOW I'm better than the others. I can tell. I am a good learner.
What project was I working on when I wrote last year's letter? I'm always working on projects. I like building things and fixing things. I've always been good at that sort of thing. I make mechanical creations…droids…mechanical stuff……..machines, gadgets, and all kinds of stuff like that. Do you like building things?
I have to get going. Obi-Wan's going to teach me a new saber technique. I've been looking forward to this for a long time.
How is everything going in the Senate? I haven't heard much. We Jedi aren't always the first to find stuff out. I think the Republic is prospering under your leadership.
Anakin Skywalker