maychorian posted:The other man sighed, and lowered his voice even further. “I have suspected for quite some time that something is amiss in the Jedi Order. The story of that boy confirms my suspicions, certainly, but it is not the only one I’ve heard. Quite the opposite.” He stared away for a moment, studying something within his own mind, then looked back at his old friend. “Something must be done. When I return to the Temple, I will speak to a few people, encourage a few reforms. And if nothing is done . . . well . . . I will follow the requirements of the moment, as you so eloquently put it.” “You would leave?” Qui-Gon drew in a deep breath, shocked despite himself. For as long as he had known this man, he had always had a deep commitment to the ideals of the Jedi. Certainly Dooku had had points of contention with his brethren, moments of dissatisfaction and dissent, but Qui-Gon had never imagined that the differences would become so insurmountable. “I hope it doesn’t come to that,” Dooku said grimly. “But I certainly will not discount the possibility.”