Note 49

One year after the Naboo Invasion

One year later:

Cliegg,

The topic that I referred to in the last letter was between Qui-Gon and I.

Anakin is old enough to make his own decisions, though he is still very young. He is ten years old now. It was his decision to become a Jedi, and the Council has accepted him. He'll be taken care of far better than I ever could have as a slave.

Nothing has changed in ten years of slavery. There is nothing that Watto or anyone else can do that will hurt me. I am too valuable because I belong to Watto. I'm his property. He would not kill me, and so, you see…I am safe.

Someday I hope that you get to know Anakin as a Jedi. You do not believe the Jedi to have morals or feelings? I'm sure that our Anakin will have influence on the Jedi in some respect. I know how he is.

Thank you for sending Owen to visit me this year. I was so very proud of him. Before he left, Anakin made a promise to me that he would someday come back to free me. I believe that he will. Please do not worry about getting enough money to buy me. Anakin made a promise to me, and I believe he will fill it. I appreciate you saving up money for me, but I don't think Watto will let you buy me.

I will write to you when I can, Cliegg.

Keep me posted with what is going on in your life, and what is going on with our boys.

Shmi