Anakin had been looking out the window, fascinated by the castle walls as they were passing by one side, so he didn't notice when Ben approached. Only pulling away from the view when he caught the movement of someone sitting down out of the corner of his eye.

He had been avoiding Ben as well.

Anakin just wanted... someone to talk to about this, and Ben was the only one who knew what he'd experienced. Anakin wouldn't have to explain so much to a listener just to get to the parts that were bothering him so much. It would just be easier to talk it through with Ben. Even if Ben's role in the experience left Anakin with... questions, and sure, some concerns. But they couldn't even start to get over this if they didn't try talking about it.

And the fact that Ben hadn't wanted to try had hurt and had made Anakin emotionally withdraw from his friend.

Which was why he was hesitant now when Ben sat down.

"Hey...?" he said back