Thal-ion was not at ease in his companion's cabin...at least...not at first.  It wasn't until he sat down after she had offered him a seat that he noticed she wasn't exactly comfortable either.  Her own words a few moments later said as much, and then Thal-ion found he was able to relax a bit more.<br/><br/>"Don't feel bad, Alethea.  I'm afraid I don't usually do very well either, but...perhaps that is one common ground beyond us being Jedi students that will allow us to not be awkward with one another," he suggested with a slight smile.  A few seconds passed before the young Sentinel was able to continue.  "We have both meditated on what we have been sent out to investigate.  It would seem, unless I have misread you, you have a particularly strong gift in your telepathy.  I noticed it almost immediately when we first met.  My own gift is the exploration of time in the Force...similar to your own talent, but different enough.  Still, we will have to focus on the mission soon enough.  I think...it would be wise of us to understand each other a bit more before we head into the conflicts ahead of us."  Again, he paused as he tilted his head slightly to the right while gazing at her.  "You use two lightsabers, I noticed.  I had thought about using two, but one seems to fit me perfectly.  Perhaps a brief practice would not be a bad idea before we arrive at our destination...which is some hours away still.  It would help us to understand how each of us flow in combat...should we have need of such.  Besides, through practice together, perhaps we will open up more to one another, and thus be even better companions."<br/><br/>Thal-ion's words were a bit halting...to be sure, but he had not completely stumbled over his tongue.  If they were indeed to be in combat soon; then practicing together made complete sense.  In that practice came something for Thal-ion to focus on beyond the reason why those huge circular ships had looked so very familiar.  He did not push the suggestion on Alethea further, but sat there sipping his own water as she mulled over his words.<br/><br/>At the same time, he was studying her.  The Force resonated around her...though that was no surprise.  She was, after all, a Jedi approaching knighthood.  Though he had never before been attracted to any woman; Thal-ion noted she was rather beautiful...dark haired, tall, lithe...with blue eyes.  He put the brief sensation away...feeling it was hardly the time to notice such things.  Instead, he focused on the sensations in the Force...listening...watching...waiting...and especially where his companion was concerned.