"You still haven't told me where we're going, Solo."
"Okay, first of all, don't call me that. It makes me wonder if my father's in the room. You'll have to call me Anakin."
"That would just be too awkward. Hasn't anyone ever called you anything else?"
The ghost shook his head. "I outgrew the nickname Little Jedi a while back."
"What about Naki then?"
He considered for a moment and then nodded. "Naki will do."
Anakin smiled. "Well then, Naki, where are we off to?"
"We'll need a ship. The Vong haven't reached anyway near Coruscant yet."
"You know that I could never get authorization for that without my Master present."
Naki laughed. "Surely you don't meant to tell me that you've never heard of 'borrowing' a vessel."
Anakin started. Exactly how much did Naki know about him?
I have my sources of information. Naki's voice spoke directly into Anakin's head.
Why are you talking to me like this all of a sudden?
Well, we're about to go out in public. People might look at you strangely if they thought you were talking to yourself.
Can't they see you? Anakin asked.
Naki shrugged. Only if I decide to let them. Trust me, the fewer people who know about my presence here, the better.
The pair made their way towards the nearest spaceport. When they came to a doorway, Anakin watched in shock as Naki walked through the wall next to it instead.
Don't do that! It's creepy.
Sorry, I'd never tried it before, Naki explained.
Of all the guides he could get on a mission, he got stuck with a teenager who was completely new to being a ghost. He was sure that other pre-destined heroes had wise ancient Jedi Masters. Not Anakin, though. He had a Padawan from the future.
Hurry up, Gramps. I have all the time in the universe, but you don't.
They hurried the rest of the way to the hangar, where Anakin was told to pick out something he liked.
Make sure it's something small, that people aren't likely to miss.
What about that one over there? Anakin pointed to a light freighter in the corner.
It would be too difficult to get it out without anyone noticing. That one over by the launch door is a better choice. The ship Naki indicated was a hyperdrive enabled starfighter.
But it only seats one.
Naki reached his arm through Anakin's chest. I'm a ghost, remember? I don't actually occupy any physical space. Now let's get going.
