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

It would seem that his better senses are taking ahold of him. That's a good thing, I suppose, don't you? Its good that you have someone staying with you. That's fortunate. I offer my condolences on his injury, and am pleased he will recover well. I'm sure this is quite the reunion for you.

That's good. I believe you should. It would be best for the situation, I believe. That's curious. If he didn't wish to see you, why try to purchase you? I suspect his heart knows more than his mind at the moment. You're right, he should know. Its hard to take, especially the knowledge having been denied him for so long. I'm with Anakin. I promise you, nothing will happen to him, not while I live and breathe. He will be safe.

The ship isn't going anywhere. Its a fighter, on the ground, in a hangar. Its got shielding, and is sealed, so he shouldn't be in any danger from anything planet bound.

Yes, we've engaged the warrior. Its true, he is wielding a double bladed lightsaber, and no, its not good. He's extremely skilled. I will do my best, of course. The Force is my ally, hopefully that will be enough. Its much younger than I am, that's for certain, which gives it an edge. But no worries, it will be stopped. I will not let it near Anakin.

He must have accidentally triggered the auto pilot mechanism. I wasn't aware that ship was programmed with it. Still, he's a capable enough pilot he will most likely be able to find the override before he leaves the atmosphere, and return to the hangar. He must trust his feelings. Trust in him, Shmi. You know his abilities and talents. Trust in him.

Yes, they must, and being stuck can indeed be a bad thing. However, I think they are beginning to see. Its only a matter of time, but time is of the essence.

There are many kind people in the Republic, yes. The Republic is a wonderful confederation of worlds. However, I'm reticent to place much faith in this man. He's a wily, strange one, even for a politician. Something about him disturbs me, though I have yet to figure out what it is. My feelings tell me to beware and be careful. Perhaps my feelings are unnecessarily overly fine tuned and I'm wrong, but then again, caution never hurts. Please be mindful of what this man tells Anakin, and what sort of interaction Anakin has with him.

I hope to. I look forward to training him. However, the future is uncertain. The future is very cloudy, with many dark clouds concealing what is to be. I can't penetrate the clouds, so I don't know what lies ahead. I've asked Obi-Wan to train Anakin, if something should happen, and I should fall for whatever reason. I don't believe such a thing will happen, but I believe in being prepared. Obi-Wan is a fine man, and will train him well, if I'm unable to. I feel towards Obi-Wan as if he were my son. If I fall in this battle, Anakin could have no finer master than Obi-Wan.

I'll make sure that things go as smoothly as possible. I myself limit my contact with the Council, except for where needed. Once Anakin is more at peace with himself, things will smooth out and he'll be fine. He will be trained, and the Council will just have to accept it, in whichever manner it transpires. Its for the best for all. They'll see that soon enough.

I will endeavor to let you know all I can, my friend. Now, I must face this warrior. Take care, my friend, and may the Force be with you.

Your friend,
Qui-Gon