Thanx for the feed back. For those who think the story is dragging, sorry, but it's written already.
For those who like to point out the numerous grammar mistakes, if it is too intolerable for you, I would suggest you not read it.
I don't have a beta or an English degree. I do the best I can in the mechanics and hope that it is not too difficult for you to read. PEACE ewen
Xanatos retired to the small cabin that he and Obi-Wan were to share during the two-day duration of the trip to Cirrus. He had not lied to Master Jinn, in truth he was tired; tired of being around the brat Kenobi. He intended to truly try and get some sleep, because later the boy would be housed in that small cabin with him and he knew he would not rest easy with the small one around.
Jinn escorted Obi-Wan back to where Bruck was still waiting for them.. Bruck had a smirk on his face, satisfied with his thoughts that very soon he would become officially the padawan to Qui-Gon Jinn.
Qui-Gon was patient enough to explain to Obi-Wan, the situation of the Hutts that they would be helping establish a government for.
" Wouldn't it be faster if we just went in and told them what to do? I mean I have read about the Hutts. They are a dumb bunch. It might take you and Knight Xanatos a long time to illustrate to them what a democracy is."
Bruck was pleased with himself in knowing about the Hutts. Had he studied further he would have learned so much more.
Jinn corrected the blatantly rude attitude of Bruck Chun toward the Hutts.
"A Jedi does not blunder into a society and presume to dictate how they should run their government. We were asked to help with the construction of their new government, not dictate how it we want it done."
Bruck knew he had spoken too soon about things he knew little of. He blushed with embarrassment after he realized he showed his stupidity in the academic department of an initiate's training.
Obi-wan, had been listening and spoke up. It was to be a thought but instead he vocally voiced his opinion.
"The Hutts hhave aasked uss for help. They must trust the Jjedi. We must ffurther embrace their ttrust by sstrictly adhering to their wiwshes on hhow to run their government, not ppressure them into our ddesired format of governing."
//Indeed the child must be more astute in his academic work. He actually makes sense; honest intellectual sense But his stuttering problem is sneaking up on him. While it was not as bad as it could be it is still starting, showing Obi-Wan's insecurities.//
"I don't think Master Jinn wants to here your opinions of anything Kenobi. You are not his concern, I am."
Obi-Wan quickly hung his head, fearing that Master Jinn might voice the same opinion of him as Bruck had.
Of course Jinn did not need to see the dejection on the little one's face, he unwillingly felt it.
"Initiate Chun, it is very important they you both know what is going on with the Hutts. Xanatos has asked me to go over the mission with Initiate Kenobi. I am certain it won't hurt anything to hear his views."
The best thing for Qui-Gon to have done, was to go further and tell Kenobi what he just thought; that his statements made a great deal of sense. Nevertheless, Master Jinn did not want to encourage the boy to the point that he thought he would be chosen as a padawan, so his praise of the child went unvoiced.
"Well I guess things will go alright with you being the one helping the Hutts plot their course for their people. All we have do is not let Kenobi here do the talking for us."
Bruck was clearly making fun of the way Obi-Wan was talking. He thought himself cute by his statement. He thought Jinn would be like Xanatos and enjoy a little humor at the other initiate's expense.
The words did not set well with Master Jinn. He could never condone anyone criticizing someone for a speech impediment, no matter what the cause. He certainly would not let his padawan hopeful get by with it.
"I think you should meditate on your statements Initiate Bruck. Meditate a very long time tonight in our room after we have last-meal. Now I am going to the kitchen to see what I can find us for that last-meal."
Of course Bruck did not blame himself for Jinn's curt attitude, he blamed Obi-Wan.
The boys sat there in quiet reflection for awhile. Then Bruck decided to taunt the littlest one again.
"You wait until Knight Xanatos finds out you have gotten me in trouble with Qui-Gon."
"I ddid not. Yyou did that bby yourself."
Obi-Wan had no wish to talk to Bruck now because of him teasing him about his speech, but neither was he going to let what Bruck said go undefended.
Bruck walked over to the other initiate and stood with a threatening stance.
"You listen you little brat, I will see to it you get "punished" for getting me into trouble. You know very well what he will do to you for it. Just wait until tonight when you are with "Xani" in your room. I bet you won't be saying nearly as much tomorrow."
Obi-Wan said no more. He did not try to further defend himself. Just the mention of "punishment" and "Knight Xanatos" in the same sentence was enough to bring back Obi's old fears and silence him into quiet nonresistance .
Bruck, satisfied he had put the boy in his rightful place, sat back down in his chair. He did not know that no sooner had Master Jinn checked the food supply, he returned wanting to know what they wanted for last-meal. He had heard the entire conversation.
Qui-Gon stood there in the shadows of the small hall wondering what exactly Bruck's words meant. He almost wished he had not witnessed such an incriminating conversation. It not only incriminated Bruck Chun, but also Xanatos. It almost seemed that the two were in a league together. Did they have some pact to ensure Bruck's apprenticeship to Qui-Gon, while still ensuring Obi-Wan's failure? All the unwanted thoughts kept rolling in Jinn's mind.
Qui-Gon truly did wish not to know more about this, but in reality he would have too. He only hoped that once this was all brought out to Xanatos he would have a logical explanation. Jinn hoped so. The only thing to do now was to decide when to let Xanatos know. Now or let the ruse go on a little longer to find out more.
//Why would Bruck know to terrorize Obi-Wan with Xanatos. Then again why would he feel he is so familiar with Xani that he could use his nickname. It came out his mouth as if it was common practice to call him "Xani". I think I will pretend I did not here this conversation. While I hope I don't find Xani guilty of any wrongdoing, I would like to know fully and once and for all what is going on here with these three.……//
PEACE ewen
For those who like to point out the numerous grammar mistakes, if it is too intolerable for you, I would suggest you not read it.
I don't have a beta or an English degree. I do the best I can in the mechanics and hope that it is not too difficult for you to read. PEACE ewen
Xanatos retired to the small cabin that he and Obi-Wan were to share during the two-day duration of the trip to Cirrus. He had not lied to Master Jinn, in truth he was tired; tired of being around the brat Kenobi. He intended to truly try and get some sleep, because later the boy would be housed in that small cabin with him and he knew he would not rest easy with the small one around.
Jinn escorted Obi-Wan back to where Bruck was still waiting for them.. Bruck had a smirk on his face, satisfied with his thoughts that very soon he would become officially the padawan to Qui-Gon Jinn.
Qui-Gon was patient enough to explain to Obi-Wan, the situation of the Hutts that they would be helping establish a government for.
" Wouldn't it be faster if we just went in and told them what to do? I mean I have read about the Hutts. They are a dumb bunch. It might take you and Knight Xanatos a long time to illustrate to them what a democracy is."
Bruck was pleased with himself in knowing about the Hutts. Had he studied further he would have learned so much more.
Jinn corrected the blatantly rude attitude of Bruck Chun toward the Hutts.
"A Jedi does not blunder into a society and presume to dictate how they should run their government. We were asked to help with the construction of their new government, not dictate how it we want it done."
Bruck knew he had spoken too soon about things he knew little of. He blushed with embarrassment after he realized he showed his stupidity in the academic department of an initiate's training.
Obi-wan, had been listening and spoke up. It was to be a thought but instead he vocally voiced his opinion.
"The Hutts hhave aasked uss for help. They must trust the Jjedi. We must ffurther embrace their ttrust by sstrictly adhering to their wiwshes on hhow to run their government, not ppressure them into our ddesired format of governing."
//Indeed the child must be more astute in his academic work. He actually makes sense; honest intellectual sense But his stuttering problem is sneaking up on him. While it was not as bad as it could be it is still starting, showing Obi-Wan's insecurities.//
"I don't think Master Jinn wants to here your opinions of anything Kenobi. You are not his concern, I am."
Obi-Wan quickly hung his head, fearing that Master Jinn might voice the same opinion of him as Bruck had.
Of course Jinn did not need to see the dejection on the little one's face, he unwillingly felt it.
"Initiate Chun, it is very important they you both know what is going on with the Hutts. Xanatos has asked me to go over the mission with Initiate Kenobi. I am certain it won't hurt anything to hear his views."
The best thing for Qui-Gon to have done, was to go further and tell Kenobi what he just thought; that his statements made a great deal of sense. Nevertheless, Master Jinn did not want to encourage the boy to the point that he thought he would be chosen as a padawan, so his praise of the child went unvoiced.
"Well I guess things will go alright with you being the one helping the Hutts plot their course for their people. All we have do is not let Kenobi here do the talking for us."
Bruck was clearly making fun of the way Obi-Wan was talking. He thought himself cute by his statement. He thought Jinn would be like Xanatos and enjoy a little humor at the other initiate's expense.
The words did not set well with Master Jinn. He could never condone anyone criticizing someone for a speech impediment, no matter what the cause. He certainly would not let his padawan hopeful get by with it.
"I think you should meditate on your statements Initiate Bruck. Meditate a very long time tonight in our room after we have last-meal. Now I am going to the kitchen to see what I can find us for that last-meal."
Of course Bruck did not blame himself for Jinn's curt attitude, he blamed Obi-Wan.
The boys sat there in quiet reflection for awhile. Then Bruck decided to taunt the littlest one again.
"You wait until Knight Xanatos finds out you have gotten me in trouble with Qui-Gon."
"I ddid not. Yyou did that bby yourself."
Obi-Wan had no wish to talk to Bruck now because of him teasing him about his speech, but neither was he going to let what Bruck said go undefended.
Bruck walked over to the other initiate and stood with a threatening stance.
"You listen you little brat, I will see to it you get "punished" for getting me into trouble. You know very well what he will do to you for it. Just wait until tonight when you are with "Xani" in your room. I bet you won't be saying nearly as much tomorrow."
Obi-Wan said no more. He did not try to further defend himself. Just the mention of "punishment" and "Knight Xanatos" in the same sentence was enough to bring back Obi's old fears and silence him into quiet nonresistance .
Bruck, satisfied he had put the boy in his rightful place, sat back down in his chair. He did not know that no sooner had Master Jinn checked the food supply, he returned wanting to know what they wanted for last-meal. He had heard the entire conversation.
Qui-Gon stood there in the shadows of the small hall wondering what exactly Bruck's words meant. He almost wished he had not witnessed such an incriminating conversation. It not only incriminated Bruck Chun, but also Xanatos. It almost seemed that the two were in a league together. Did they have some pact to ensure Bruck's apprenticeship to Qui-Gon, while still ensuring Obi-Wan's failure? All the unwanted thoughts kept rolling in Jinn's mind.
Qui-Gon truly did wish not to know more about this, but in reality he would have too. He only hoped that once this was all brought out to Xanatos he would have a logical explanation. Jinn hoped so. The only thing to do now was to decide when to let Xanatos know. Now or let the ruse go on a little longer to find out more.
//Why would Bruck know to terrorize Obi-Wan with Xanatos. Then again why would he feel he is so familiar with Xani that he could use his nickname. It came out his mouth as if it was common practice to call him "Xani". I think I will pretend I did not here this conversation. While I hope I don't find Xani guilty of any wrongdoing, I would like to know fully and once and for all what is going on here with these three.……//
PEACE ewen