Note 17

Padme,

I have heard the wonderful news that Anakin is to be trained as a Jedi! He has just told me.

Unfortunately, this also means that he can no longer contact me. He has told me that he can no longer contact anyone who is not on Coruscant. I don't understand this rule, but if it is the only way that his dream of being a Jedi comes true, then I will let go of him. I must. Anakin also told me that he can no longer contact you either. Since this is the case, I do not see the need to stay in contact with you. It would only cause me pain, and I feel that I would be using you if we stayed in touch. I might tempt you to try to contact him to find out how he was doing, and then it would damage his Jedi training. I do not want to see him get expelled so early in his training.

Please do not take it the wrong way. I don't want you to think that I don't like talking to you. I have enjoyed getting to know you. You truly are a kind, compassionate young women. I know that you will continue to be a good Queen. You will do so many good things for the Republic.

I will not forget you, Padme, or the kindness that you have shown to me and my son.

Anakin has told me again that some day he will come back to Tatooine to free me. I did not tell him that that is very unlikely. I do not expect him to free me.

Thank you for showing Anakin around your planet.

I'm glad to hear that he is handling Qui-Gon's death well. It must be so hard on him.

Please do message me back to let me know how the ceremony went. After that, I will not correspond with you. I want you to know that I will not forget you, and I wish you all the best for your future.

Shmi