Note 15
Master Yoda,
It is done, then. Thank you for informing Obi-Wan of the Council's decision. I have confidence that Obi-Wan will do his best to train Skywalker. Qui-Gon trusted Obi-Wan for the task. It is true that Qui-Gon placed a heavy burden on Obi-Wan, but there is little doubt that he is the one that is to train the boy. I'm pleased to hear that Obi-Wan has agreed to follow the tenets we have set forth. Good, so Obi-Wan will come to you for advice when he needs it. I hope that he knows that he can approach any member of the Council for advice. It is the whole Order's responsibility to see that Anakin is trained properly in our ways.
The draft that you have written to Anakin's mother is a good one. The Council will send this letter to her at once. As to the rest of Anakin's contacts, I agree with you. Shmi Skywalker would be in a better position to inform them. We will let her handle this.
I regret to inform you that Master Dooku has put in a request to withdraw from the Jedi Order. He sent me notice of this. I believe he may have also sent you a similar notice.
Dooku asked to see the Jedi Archives one last time before he left the Order. That was easily granted to him. That might help change his mind. Dooku made it clear in his resignation that he views the Senate as corrupt. He said he did not feel he could be a guardian of peace and justice in a galaxy with a corrupt ruling body. Dooku makes the 20th person who has ever broken from the Order in the entire Republic history.
Very good. I'll put you down for attending the parade. It should be a wonderful occasion.
What do you think we should do regarding Dooku? Should we still meet with him, or should we investigate Jedi Master Sifo-Dyas' death on Blue Waters?
Qui-Gon's funeral is over, as is the parade and awards ceremony on Naboo. I expect to be returning to Coruscant tomorrow.
Mace Windu