Kailen (http://www.myth-weavers.com/sheet.html#id=677250)<br/><br/>As always, Nory's effort to boost Kailen's mood goes very well indeed.  His head turns towards her, grinning, his blue eyes alight.  "Oho, you think so?"  He says, his deep voice similarly suffused with laughter.  "Well, if you get ahold of my dossier, ah... better just destroy it without reading."  He assumes an expression of exaggerated pious innocence.  "I'm sure there isn't anything interesting in it."<br/><br/>For a moment, Kailen holds her gaze, his blue eyes to her violet.  He'd been in close proximity to her for five years, long enough that separating would be... strange.  Another attachment of the sort that the Jedi Masters had often cautioned him against.  And yet, it was hard to think of her going to war.<em>But the Force is strong with her.  And... I can look out for her, like usual.</em>The serious thought passes; Kailen shoots her one more grin before turning to the newcomers.<br/><br/>The sight of a blaster at the hip of the unknown padawan causes the briefest eyebrow raise from Kailen; he gives a mental shrug.  Master Eomen had been trained as a soldier, and used a blaster from time to time.<em>"Whatever gets the job done."</em>His gruff former master had said.  Kailen finds himself nodding to Jekin's words.  "Well said."  Kailen responds, his tone formal but approving.  "I am Padawan Kailen Feszler.  It is an honor to meet you."  He says, giving a light bow.  The serious expression breaks a moment later, as Kailen smiles openly at Jekin.  "I'm sure we're gonna get along fine."<br/><br/>The next bit of time is taken up by the introductions between the members of the Republic military, and the Jedi.  Conscious of the need to make a good impression, Kailen responds in kind, shaking hands, murmuring greetings, repeating and doing his best to memorize names.  He keeps glancing at the pretty young officer assigned to them.  What did she make of all of this?  Was this going to be typical of their interactions?<br/><br/>At the introduction from Merryn, Kailen gives a laugh.  "I hope that doesn't mean you're going to stop teaching me, master."  He doesn't seem conscious of having called her that.  "I've still got a lot to learn about the Force."  His expression is bright and amused, but it is possible to sense a core of worry deep inside, uncertainty about how this change would affect their relationship.  Unconsciously, he inches ever so slightly closer to Nory, unknowingly seeking familiar reassurance.