Going to Class

Once again, this idea came from GreyFoxofLight!

"Don' wanna, Qui," three- year-old Obi-Wan said, shrinking back behind Qui-Gon, who was holding his hand.

"Little one, you have to go to school some time, and that sometime is now," Qui-Gon said softly, nudging Obi-Wan forward and releasing his hand. He handed the child his backpack, which he had been carrying. Obi-Wan took it and shouldered the pack, but burst into tears as Qui-Gon started to back away.

Qui knelt and the child ran to him, sobbing. Qui-Gon swept him into a hug and wrapped a bit of his robe around Obi-Wan.

"Hey now, you're three years old. You're a big boy now. You don't want your friends to see you crying do you?" Obi-Wan shook his head and wiped his eyes. "Look, Obi. There's Garen. He's your friend, right?"

Obi-Wan glanced up and smiled. Sure enough, Garen Muln was walking down the hall, holding Tahl's hand.

"And dere's Tahl," Obi-Wan said, pointing at Qui-Gon's friend.

"Yep," Qui-Gon replied, proud that Obi-Wan recognized her. "Go see Garen. Maybe you and him can sit together," Qui said, pushing the toddler forward. He stood and smiled when Obi-Wan obeyed, running to his friend. The two were soon engaged in a conversation of jumbled words that no adult could understand.

Tahl walked over and said:

"Garen was real nervous about his classes today. Almost in tears. Was Obi alright?"

"No, he did cry. He was really frightened, but once he started to talk to Garen, he seemed okay." Qui-Gon replied.

"That's good." The pair watched as the Master that was teaching the class herded the children into the class and shut the door.

"I hope Obi will be alright," Qui said.

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"Qui! Qui! Look!" Obi-Wan came running out of his classroom, holding a piece of paper. "I wote ma name!" He handed the paper to QUi who took it and looked it over. Newly-learnt, wobbly Aurebesh letters crossed it, spelling O-B-I-W-A-N-K-E-N-O-B-I. Qui-Gon smiled and swooped the child into his arms.

"That's wonderful! You did a great job! Did you have fun?"

Obi nodded vigorously. "Yep, yep!"

"I'm glad! Why don't we go back to the creche and you can tell me all about it!"

Qui set Obi down and the pair walked down the hall, Obi-Wan talking so fast Qui-Gon could barely keep up.

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Yeah, I changed the format so I could post my scenes faster. Sorry about the wait!