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From: shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: Darth Vader darthvader @thesith.gov
Okay, I guess I must fulfil my end of the bargain first. Must confess, I thought
about it long and hard, and decided there is really nobody left whom this could
concern or whom you could hurt on the basis of this information. Except myself,
that is.
Therefore I suppose I can safely tell you who trained me, because he is dead
anyway, thanks to you. It was Ben Kenobi. His real name was Obiwan or something
(I am not sure how to spell that, having only heard the name once or twice). Perhaps
you remember, you killed him on Death Star. Or perhaps you don't - with thousands
of lives upon your soul, how can you remember a single one of them?
Anyways, Ben sort of trained me all of two and a half days. That is all the training I
have received. I have no way of knowing how much training a Jedi requires, but
truthfully, that must be not nearly enough? That is one thing you might clarify for me.
Oh, and my name's Luke. I'm 19 and from Tatooine. My father was Anakin Skywalker - I
hope this name rings a bell? - but I honestly have no idea who my mother was.
Old Ben told me you killed my father. Ben claimed he had been a Jedi. Since you seem
to be in a conversational mood, couldn't you tell me about him? Anything, even if it's
only about his death? I've been trying to find some info about him, but everything's been
erased from the databanks. I don't even know what he looks like. I'd be grateful for any
information you are able to give.
Luke Skywalker
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From: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: Darth Vader darthvader @thesith.gov
You have not replied to my previous message. I hope you are not planning to
back out from our agreement? You claim to have been a Jedi!
Disappointed,
Luke Skywalker.
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From: L.O. rememberalderaan@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
CC: solo solo@nalhutta.net
Luke, Han,
How are you two, rogues? Yesterday we got an interesting piece of information
on the council. It's really not that confidential, but don't go babbling about it, okay?
It seems that three days ago Mr Tall'n'Ugly stormed out of an important meeting.
Since then all his appointments have been cancelled and his secretary is not taking
any messages. Society columns have begun to take interest.
And, most important of all, Mr X at the palace (you know who!) says he did not
appear at the Emperor's weekly gathering, upon which His Sleaziness was most
distraught...
Where could the old bugger have gone? Wherever it is, I hope it's a deep place with
lots of fire.
Hope this piece of news cheered you up a little.
Hugs&kisses,
Leia.
P.S. Luke, how goes your Jedi-hunting game with him?
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From: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: L.O. rememberalderaan@coruscant-freeservice.net
You were right, Leia, this information was interesting.
You see, three days ago I sent my last message. Remember, we discussed it - the
one where I revealed my name and asked about my father. Do I have to be worried
now? Not that I think my insignificant self could cause such agitation. He has not
even replied. So I still do not know anything about my father.
But still, could it be he's coming for me? Any idea why? Besides the obvious, that
is. Perhaps it was my association with Old Ben?
I have moved away from my present location and am writing from a public terminal.
See you soon,
Luke
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From: Mon Mothma peoples_mothma@calamari.org
To: Borsk feylyaforever@silverwhistle.bothannet.ga
Hello, love,
Regarding this little confusion concerning Disappearing Sith Lords. A little bird
told me V is researching Jedi. The list of names recently brought into his attention
include Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, Luke Skywalker. Could it be those
names caused the itch?
Yours,
Mon.
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From: Darth Vader darthvader @thesith.gov
To: shooting_star @coruscant-freeservice.net
Mr Skywalker,
I apologise for my failure to reply promptly.
As regards your training, I can assure you, two days of training is not nearly
enough to make one a fully trained Jedi. That must be, in some ways, a relief for
you. However, the potential I have felt in you is tremendous, so my offer for a mutual
agreement will stand. I wonder if I could persuade you to meet me in person, in a
location of your choice.
In clarification, traditionally the Jedi started their training at the same time that they
*learned to speak, and the apprenticeship lasted about 20 years. I have some materials
about Jedi training, mostly concerning the testing and promotion procedures of Jedi
trainees. Should you agree to meet me, I might perhaps provide you with some of that,
if you are interested. I hope this provides further incentive.
Now to the more personal matters.
Your master's name was spelled Obi-Wan Kenobi, you ought to remember that, as a
master is a very important figure in every aspiring Jedi's life. And concerning Jedi Kenobi,
it must have been you, then, on the Imperial battle station. At least now we both have some
sort of a visual image of each other. The knowledge gives me certain satisfaction.
Yes, the name Anakin Skywalker does "ring a bell", as you put it. I could tell you some
things about him; unfortunately, there are other things, and those are in an overwhelming
majority, that I am not at liberty to tell. I have to admit, it was somewhat of a shock to
learn he has a son.
One thing I can tell you, though, I did not kill Anakin Skywalker. It was your "friend" and
"mentor", Kenobi, who is to blame of the incident where Skywalker all but lost his life.
You, young one, should really know better than to trust someone who has a habit of
presenting things "from a certain point of view".
I hope this answers some of your questions. If not, I shall endeavour to clarify.
Darth Vader
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TBC