first day at the jedi academy

[notmygrandfather]

It had been a long, arduous day for Anakin Solo. First there was the emotional goodbye with his parents (why? He could send holos every day if he wanted!), then the introduction to his new classmates by way of the dinner hall.

True, he'd had a few moments of peace. Such as the shuttle ride to Yavin 4, and while his Uncle Luke led him on a quiet tour of the Temple. But he was glad to finally escape the noise ... even if it did involve an insistent astromech droid following along.

Anakin hushed Artoo and waved a hand as he turned a corner--