Part 8

The Conference

Not long after the Jedi arrived a peace summit was put together. Once the plan was in place the preparations did not take long. Each side choose one delegate but names had not been released.

On the day of the conference the hall was a buzz with groups wishing to watch. Soon the summit began. The Supreme Leader and Malite both entered and took their places. They were followed by their party's delegate. Representing the government was none other then Qui-Gon Ginn and the people choose Obi-Wan Kenobi. They took their place on two raised platforms in the center of the room. Then the courts of the political leaders entered. Teevea was seated beside Malite, her attention focused on Obi-Wan.

The representatives looked at each other. The supreme leader walked to Malites dais. As he stood they each took one of Teevea's arms. Together they escorted her to the central balcony then returned to their seats. Both sides had secretly agreed to allow the young Jedi to mediate the dispute.

Master and apprentice stared at each other until their gaze was broken by Teevea's sing song voice saying. "I will now entertain comments on the view points of the government concerning the current issue."

Taking his cue Qui-Gon began his narrative which was centered around the people placing false acquisitions upon the heads of their leaders.

The female Jedi gave a bowed head gesture to her fellow pad wan while saying, "Now I shall hear the opinion of the people."

These words caused Obi-Wan to launch into a short speech on corrupting governments and the rising number of bureaucrats.

Teevea turned the issue over in her head. How would she help to solve the problems? She wanted to agree with Qui-Gon because she admired him. Then their was Obi-Wan whom she adored.

She then decided that more information would be needed. "Representative Ginn please present any proof you have to prove your statements are true."

"Planetary officials do everything in their power to help them. They only have their best interests in mind." Qui-Gon replied.

Turning to Obi-Wan she asked, "What is your proof?"

"I have transcripts of testimonials from various people saying they were threatened into voting a certain way. In some cases it was reported that the data screens would not allow votes for certain individuals."

She took in the hall with one sweeping gaze before saying, " As always I wish to place a compromise where the gap widens."

Teevea looked to Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon for agreement when they gave their signs she looked to Malite and the Supreme ruler to ensure they had no arguments.

"I propose the elections are held again. This time one person appointed by Malite and another by the supreme ruler shall be present at each voting station. Also Malite and one of the supreme rulers advisors will check each of the cities data screens."

Both representatives turned to their respective leaders. They spoke in hushed tones for several minutes listing pros and cons.

Qui-Gon returned to his position first and said, "We agree." Soon Obi-Wan gave a near identical performance.