The bus had been driving for three hours before it came to a stop. Nick was dozing most of the way, only to be jerked awake. He stood and gathered his bags to follow his fellow recruits as they filed off. There was light conversation among the group (sans Nick, whose stomach was filled with butterflies and wasps), which died off when they approached the main entrance.
ZOOTOPIA POLICE ACADEMY
This was it. In all his years hustling, he never thought for a moment that he would be standing here, poised to become the very thing that marginalized most of his species. Part of him wanted to run away. As the others pushed past him towards their assigned dorms, he considered doing just that. He could run back to Zootopia, find Finnick, and pick up where they left off. A sudden ping from his phone pulled him out of his reverie.
Judy had sent him a picture of her and the fennec in question, both grinning at the camera, her bright purple eyes sparkling even through the screen.
We're rooting for you, Slick! Can't wait for you to graduate and be my partner!
Nick smiled. And went through the door towards his future.