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From: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
To: Luke Skywalker shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
Son,
Impressive work with Jabba the Hutt. Your friends, however, exhibited typical
disorganised and sloppy Rebel planning. (Yes, I know about that; don't ask how).
Darth Vader
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From: Luke Skywalker shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
Rebel planning (yes, I know about that; don't ask how).
No need to ask; I've noticed a very peculiar swoopman whose clumsiness got
him in his comrades' way more than in mine. I also noticed him among the
scum surrounding Jabba. I assume he is your don't-ask-how man. You may
commend him for a job well done. However, I hope I won't be seeing any of
him from now on, or I'll be forced to deal with him as your spy.
Luke
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From: Mon Mothma peoples_mothma@calamari.org
To: L.O. rememberalderaan@coruscant-freeservice.net
Leia,
You cannot imagine how glad I was to hear of your safe return. You had us all
quite worried for some time. Captain Solo's recovery is another happy news,
of which there have been so few lately. And I must say, regardless of General
Calrissian's behaviour towards you, Captain Solo and Jedi Skywalker in Cloud
City, he has proved himself a capable organizer. Not that I condone his actions
in C.C in any way, I am just happy to have my pre-conceived ideas upturned so
thoroughly.
Speaking of Jedi Skywalker, I must confess he has a regrettable tendency to
disappear without a trace at crucial moments, justifying it only with his Jedi
business. Are you sure he has not kept up his contact with Vader and is not
meeting him? After all, Vader is his father, and a powerful Force user, so it is
quite possible that he has some influence over him.
Mon
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From: Luke Skywalker shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
To: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
Father,
I have come to a difficult decision. I must see you. Could you instruct your troops
not to shoot me on sight?
There is something I want you to know. I have been visiting Master Yoda. He passed
away recently; that is the only reason I feel safe to tell you this. Anyway; Yoda says
I must confront you to become a Jedi. And suddenly I find I don't want to be a Jedi,
if this means killing you. You are my father; how could I kill you? You've become
something like a ... well, I don't even know, not really a friend yet, but I've come to
look forward to your messages.
I don't really want to fight with you, but I'm telling you quite honestly, I will not accept
your Dark side, and would rather fight than turn. But father, surely there must be another
way? So I'm coming to you in peace, even if to prove Yoda wrong. I will try to find that
other way. Father, perhaps you can meet me half-way? Why don't you leave the Emperor
and come with me? Couldn't you just forget about the duties and listen to your heart for
once? Please? I need you.
I'm going somewhere where I don't have holonet access, so I won't be able to read your
messages before I return. Perhaps we will meet before that; then we can talk face to face.
If not, I'll reply when I can.
Luke
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From: solo solo@nalhutta.net
To: Boss rememberalderaan@coruscant-freeservice.net
Highnessness,
Where the hell are you? I've tried to find you or raise you on comm since forever.
Just wanted to let you know that NO WAY am I going to let your golden menace
anywhere near Tydirium. And I am the leader of this mission, remember? I'll need
my wits about me, so the droid is NOT COMING. And that's final. Tell him so, he
won't listen to me, just keeps blabbering about your orders.
solo
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From: Darth Vader darthvader@thesith.gov
To: Luke shooting_star@coruscant-freeservice.net
Luke,
I am writing this as they are taking you up to the Death Star. Soon I will follow in
my own shuttle.
It is probably unwise of me to write this, but I comfort myself that I can recall
this message before you read it, if I am in the condition to do so.
I, too, have made a rather difficult decision. You asked me to come with you; that
I cannot do. Not while I am tied to my master. The bond between him and me is like
an artery of life that sustains us both and can only be undone in death. But I have
decided that I will do my best that you come out of this confrontation alive and
unharmed, and I pray to the Force that I have the strength to do what must be
done.
In the case I do not survive this, I have drawn up my will, appointing you the sole
heir of my property and estates. It is in the keeping of Mr Eschison at Eschison,
Burkes & Antilles.
There is too much to say, but it does not feel right to write it. I would rather say it
to you in person, if we get the chance. If not, know that I will always be proud of
you. It has been a pleasure to know you.
Your father
Darth Vader
(Anakin Skywalker)
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