Author - Jedi_Linewalker: (from the Jedi Council forums)
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Shmi,
You're most welcome, my friend. I'm only sorry I couldn't do more.
We have, yes. He seems to be doing well. He's adapting to the climate pretty well, though he's still a bit chilly. That's to be expected. I've spoken with the Council in a preliminary hearing. I believe they're going to test him.
I know he does, and that you do, very well. You're very welcome.
Obi-Wan is a fine man. We don't always agree, but then, we shouldn't. If we agreed on everything, things could become careless, for us both. Its much better that we offer different views. I've known Obi-Wan since he was a child, perhaps eight or nine, about Anakin's age. I took him as my apprentice when he was twelve. He's now twenty six. I'm sure Obi-Wan will, but I was merely a guide. The thing that will make Obi-Wan great someday is the same as that which will make Anakin great - their hearts.
I speak only what I see, think and feel. I wish I had more than words to offer you. You've been very compassionate, and a true friend, when there was no just cause to extend it.
I understand. Many see us Jedi as unsympathetic sometimes, and I suppose I'm simply used to it. I did indeed, and still do wish such a thing. The thought of your plight does not sit well with me.
Indeed it is. Unfortunately, not everyone chooses the right one most of the time.
Thank you. Until we learn more, I can't say for sure, but it is a distinct possibility. I doubt it was native to Tatooine. It resembled a Zabrak, but I couldn't be sure. I will not allow Anakin to come to harm. I give you my word, and I will try to be as careful as I can otherwise. Anakin will be safe, I assure you. Anakin is meant for much better things.
I will be doing my best. After I've formally taken him as my padawan, I'll be able to teach him more.
Yes, I feel that very strongly. I won't. It could color his perceptions and attitudes, and that can interfere with his training. He will learn what is necessary, and that, as yet, is not. I don't wish to set him up to feel he's doing less than what he is, or to put undue pressure on him. He will know when the time is right. I'm glad you feel so well about it. Others, unfortunately, aren't taking the news as well. The other things are primarily details, little things that further point to the identity of the Chosen One. To skip all the vernacular and florid language, it basically says that the Chosen One will be born of a mother and the Force, that they will rise from severe oppression to equality, that the Force will be with them as discernibly as a shadow, that he will be the respresentation of life in a barren void...which strongly points to Tatooine, and that he will come from the edge to the heart, and once more out into the galaxy he will go, bringing balance to the Force.
I shall do so, and thank you once again. You're quite welcome, Shmi. I look forward to our next communication.
Your friend,
Qui-Gon Jinn