Jek returned the kiss Aeris gave him and could not be rid of his smile for anything as she stayed close to him, gazing into his eyes. He was still grinning a bit like a fool as she continued to hold onto his hand while they made their way to the hanger. As they entered the hanger, he snuck a kiss to her cheek before the shuttle arrived. He hesitated for a moment when she indicated he wear the hood, but did as she instructed to pull it up and hide his blonde hair. He remained calm and silent as she led the way, easing into a seat next to her. He arched a brow at the interaction but said nothing. It did not take them long to arrive and he calmly followed after her as he wondered briefly if the commander of the ship had already been informed of his mission companion. He resisted taking her hand as they went to the other hanger, watching her put in the code for the hanger before they stepped within. He paused at the sight of An-Lok and Jax, his calm frayed at the ends when he felt the uncertainty in the room. It seemed to be from her and he took slow steps towards her, wanting their bond to mend. He was full of hope to reconnect.<br/><br/>*****<br/><br/>An-Lok leaned into Jek when he wrapped his arms around her, burying her face into his chest to hold tight to his robes. His calm aided in relaxing her some, but she was still worried. She nuzzled further into his chest as he spoke to her, and he looked up to tell him that she didn't know all the things that she had done. But as soon as she looked up, he was kissing her and she leaned into it. She lost herself in the moment until the sound of the hanger door opening caused her to pull away from him. She turned around to see Jax and Aeris arrive. His first few steps towards her, cautious caused her to break. Her legs had been like springs and she launched at him.<br/><br/>Jek braced for impact, their hoods falling free as they hugged tightly. For a moment, it had almost seemed as though they were going to fight, but as she had many time when they had been children until life and the Force kept them apart, she had launched at him for a hug, for comfort. It was an attachment that the Master's tried to break, but were unable due to their bond. Though not as strong as it had once been, and still on the verge of breaking, it felt great to finally be connected again. Jek breathed deep, sending a calm through out the room as he forced her to look at him. His fingers traced lightly along the edges of her eyes at the dark side taint there but he said nothing. He projected understanding instead of disappointment, knowing war could change people and she bolstered at that while looking up at him.<br/><br/>"I believe we had something to discuss." An-Lok said, a determination set in her amber eyes while she glanced around at all of them. She had the urge to go back to Jax's side but stayed firm in herself as she walked towards the ramp for Aeris' ship so that they could talk privately. Jek glanced at the others before motioning for Aeris to go first, when neither woman was looking, he arched a brow at Jax in a silent question.