"So, what was this suggestion of yours?" Owen Lars asked, as Beru sat down, having just sent Luke to bed.
"Mr. Lars, your nephew mentioned that he wants to be a healer, and I know a way for him to make that happen. My planet is not far from here and it has the best school for healing and Force use. Our planet is hidden by the Force, so not even the Emperor is able to locate it. Because of it's close proximity to Tatooine, Luke would be able to visit every one-to-three months." Kareem took a drink, and continued, "Unlike the Jedi, we encourage familial interaction, believing that it gives the children a necessary support system that encourages growth. We offer a wide range of classes as well as some hands-on experience that makes our healers some of the best and most respected members of the galaxy. He'll be around like-minded individuals, many of whom are around his age. We have lodging available, and after about a year or so he'll be apprenticed to a Master Healer. Together they'll travel the galaxy, learning about the Force and about healing. They'll also build schools, coordinate food drops, and just generally help to make life better on under-developed planets."
"And what would this cost me?" Owen asked, waiting for the shoe to drop.
"Nothing. All we ask is that you occasionally open your home to our Master Healers and their apprentices. You don't have to, but it's nice to know that two of our number might have a place to stay while in the area." Kareem said, before continuing. " We provided our students with everything they'll need. Clothes, shoes, food- if they need it, we provided it. We also provided them with ways to earn pocket money, which they can spend in the town just down the road. The town provides primarily luxury items, as the school is self-sufficient."
"Sound almost to good to be true. What's the catch?" Own eyes Kareem suspiciously.
"There isn't one, unless you count the fact that he'll only be here for a week every one-to-three months, and probably less frequently after he's been apprenticed." Kareem answered.
"Who will he be apprenticed to?" Beru asked, as Owen thought about it.
"I'm not sure. It'll be the person that he's most compatible with. I can guess, but in the end it will be something Luke and his Master agree on. It's done that way for both the students and the Masters, so they don't end up stuck with someone they'd like to kill all the time." Kareem smiled at the question. He did have an idea as to who Luke's Master would be, but he wasn't sure.
"Will he be learning any fighting?" Owen asked, gruffly.
"Some. He has to be able to defend himself and others, but we're not warriors. Our style of fighting is similar to that of the Jedi of old, before the non-attachment clause was added, for some reason fighting styles changed after that. We do use lightsabers, but they're really a last resort type thing. It all comes back to the saying 'Pray for peace, prepare for war.' We prefer peace, but if we must fight then we can."
"Huh." Owen made a noncommittal noise and went back to thinking.
"Do you have any holos of the school?" Beru asked, curious as to where Luke would be living.
"Yes I do, actually." Kareem said, digging a small holo projector out of his pocket. The image was of a large, almost palatial building, at the edge of a jungle. Another holo showed a large lake with a waterfall. As they watched the holos flick though, Kareem gave a commentary on the images, talking about what was done here on these days and different celebrations they held and such, all while images of classrooms of children, some pulling silly faces, passed by.
"It looks wonderful!" Beru said, smiling at the images.
"It is. Your welcome to visit, though if you do, you'll need to schedule it, as I said, our planet is completely hidden, from radar and the Force sensitives, you have to be in danger, or already know how to get there to find it. After your initial visit you'll be fine though. You'll be able to just come whenever."
"So far it sounds good." Owen said, a little gruffly, "I'm still not sure though. Is there some way for him to spend a few months there and then, if it's not working, we pull him out?"
"Of course. If for some reason it doesn't work for you, you can withdraw him at any time. At least until he is apprenticed, once apprenticed he will need to want to leave as well." Kareem answered, hoping that the question meant the man was actually considering it.
"Alright. I'll let Luke attend for six months, then make my final decision." Owen said, before smiling. "I don't think he'll be staying here though. Luke will make it work, it's what he wants the most."