Author - Jedi_Linewalker: (from the Jedi Council forums)
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Shmi,

There are many matters, yes. More than I thought, actually. However, you are as important as any of them. I've not only given my word, but its the right thing to do, and despite whatever reputation I may have among my fellows and peers, I do strive to honor my word and do the right thing.

They have, initially, yes. Its a fear, one that's been long in coming. The Council, for all their virtues, are as mortal as any of us, and subject to mortal fallacy just like we are. It will take a little more time, but they will see and understand there is no other way that this can be done, and that this is the way that it must be done.

He seems to be, yes. I know he's somewhat homesick and that he's still adapting to the climate, but overall, he's fine.

He was given an initial test, yes. It involved simple things like reading peripheral thoughts and the like. He passed, most definitely, but the Council's fear of what they've strived so hard for so long to disbelieve won out, for the time being. As I said, it'll take a bit more time, but it will be done.

I wish you could as well. Yes, he is, quite so. He functions often as my conscience, it would seem, though he's a bit overly cautious for one so young. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does promote close mindedness in the minds of the young, because they don't have the experience to temper the caution.

Nor can I. Its against everything I believe and stand for.

The issue of his training isn't over. I'll make sure he's trained and that he will become a Jedi. I didn't make those promises lightly, and I will not see fear stand in the way of what needs to be and truth.

Not as yet, but it seems more and more to be a possibility. Its not an entertaining one, or a pleasant one, but a possibility. For the time being, I will have to wait, and be patient. Eventually, the situation will present itself in a manner in which it can be dealt with.

By their rules, no. By my belief, its imperative, and if I must, then I must. I dislike the idea of going so hard against the Council's word, but its not as if I'm not accustomed to going against them.

You're welcome, and no, without having grown up in a Jedi Temple, exposed to everything we're taught, it wouldn't make sense, not completely. It'd take years to explain adequately. I believe he is. I believe so very strongly.

I will. It seems we're about to be asked to accompany Queen Amidala back to Naboo to resolve and investigate the matter further. If so, I'll take Anakin with me. He'll be in little, if any, danger there, within the castle. He seems a bit disappointed, but otherwise doing okay.

I'm sure he would be. However, if he has any knowledge of the things I spoke of, he will eventually come to see and understand as I do. Please give him my regards when you speak with him. May the Force be with you both.

Your friend,
Qui-Gon