Jek gave Aeris a small smile when she asked if it was okay if she didn't have an answer, that she needed to think about it. He would not push her into anything and he hoped that she understood that. He continued to exude a calm to her, confident that everything was going to work out for them in time. His hand was gently rubbing her back and it hadn't stopped since she had nearly choked on her food. It seemed that they both had so much to think about, he would have and would still happily leave the Jedi for her the same as she would have faced their charges and punishments after the war if she got to be with him one more time. "You left to save people, and were braver than I was. The Council expressed caution and patience, calling on the Force to tell them what should be done. You already knew. I can't imagine how hard it was, going through the Mandalorian wars... I should have been there for you." he told her, his hand resting just between her shoulder blades as he allowed her to eat and finish the meal.<br/><br/>Jek had never questioned the Force, but he wondered why their lives had, had to play out like they had. But he couldn't dwell on it for long because just looking at her left him feeling elated and whole. He took a moment when Aeris told him she wished to leave and he finished half of the drink as he waved over their server. "How do we get back to the ship?" he asked her, aware that Jax was no longer on the planet, he could still feel their bond but he was only getting base feelings from him. He gave their server more than enough credits for what they had recieved and held his hand out for her to take. The book got tucked back into its place, and he gave her hand a reassuring squeeze. "Nothing could ever make me regret being with you." he told her, pulling her into him and wrapping his arms firmly around her. They were still in the Cantina but he didn't care, as he kissed her full of nothing but the love he always felt for her. "Anything you decide that we do, will make me happy." he told her, gently brushing her hair away from her face as his warm brown eyes looking into her amazing emerald eyes. "As long as I have you, I'll do anything." he added, taking her hand as he led her out of the Cantina into the night air. He glanced around, taking in that the transportation hub was void of lifeforms. Any hanger that they located would be the same, he was sure.<br/><br/>"We should find a place to stay." he told her, giving her hand a soft and reassuring squeeze as he began to walk with her as he kissed her cheek. He led her slowly through the streets, using the Force to guide them until they were arriving at a place that would provide lodgings. "I think we will be okay here for the night." he said, suddenly feeling very nervous and unsure. It was his turn to feel more like a teenager than the man he had become. Glancing at her he said "This is up to you." he added, taking both of her hands into his own to hold them, looking into her eyes.<br/><br/>******<br/><br/>An-Lok smirked over her shoulder at Jax when he made his remark "I did." she quipped, squeezing his hand. "You said yes." she said lightly back, remarking to all the times that she had done this very thing. She would walk right up to him when they had free time to study, take his hand and start to walk away. She used to ask at first, until she realized he would always yes. Often the other two would find and join them before any mischief had begun, and all four would always end up in trouble. She always claimed they were her idea, even if they hadn't been. It was easy to take the blame when you already questioned everything the Jedi were teaching, when you voiced such strong opinions opposing the very things they were being taught. It was why she had rushed to take up Revan's call, and it was why she had almost died to many times. Malachor V had been the last place she took a truly huge risk, and she still blamed herself for a large loss of the life that occurred that day. They arrived quickly at the infirmary, and she sat in one of the chairs, never letting go of his hand. Jax's presence kept her from lashing out at the man who was healing her, from telling him to leave her alone and that she would be fine. Aeris to provide her medical aid in years.<br/><br/>When the cut on her head was healed and told that the bruise would go away in time, she knew they were allowed to leave. But she wasn't sure where to go. Looking up at the man who's hand she still had not released, she decided to claim the quarters they tried to give her before. She had questions that needed answers, so she stood up and began to lead the way. She stopped a few soliders in the hall, commanding them to retrieve her things from the cargo hold and take them to her quarters. When she spoke to them, she fell back into her Sith Lord title. She had let go of Jax's hand, striking an imposing figure of anger and hurt. They rushed to listen, fearing what she might do and wanting to keep their limbs. Glancing up at the man beside her, her boots clicked in the hall as she led the way to the lift, took him up a floor and marched down the hall to a door at the end on the left. She proceeded him inside, her robe getting carelessly tossed into a chair. It was clear from one simple look around that no one had been in the room for days. The bed too perfectly made and no sign of any personal effects. She went to the middle of the room and spun to look at him "Why are you here?" she asked, the hurt and fear showing so clearly in her voice, eyes and movements.