The gentle admonition from his master causes Kailen to grin sheepishly, setting off the gentle laugh lines in his handsome features.  "Understood... Merryn."<em>Merryn.</em>It felt good to say that.<br/><br/>Although much of Kailen's Force ability is directed inward, he is always sensitive to the needs of his teammates.  All it takes is the uncomfortable motion of Nory's shoulders to draw his attention.  Especially given how close the two of them were standing.  His arm comes up, coming to rest, just for a moment, on Nory's shoulder, a reassuring gesture.  From there, he slips under the strap of her heavy bag, the muscles of his chest flexing visibly where his robe parts, revealing a fitted tunic.  He moves it with an easy grace to his own shoulder, not visibly exerted, although he does shoot Nory an amused look, raising his eyebrows expressively.<em>Bringing some rocks to practice levitating, or something?</em><br/><br/>Almost before Kailen knew it, they were off.  He found himself sharing a cab with the two people he didn't already know, Linzi and Jekin.<em>Well, I guess this is an opportunity to change that!</em>Kailen cheerfully attempts to engage them in conversation along the way, asking them about their past, and what sort of things they've experienced.<br/><br/>There is scarcely time, however, as they arrive at their destination in a matter of minutes.  For the next few minutes, Kailen is engaged in a whirlwind of activity, as he's given a key, hands off Nory's bag as they briefly pass, directed to a door, and, with a turn and push of the hand, steps through it.  It shuts behind him.<br/><br/>Kailen blinks, looking around, almost startled by all the space.  And... the silence.  His frown deepens as he, somewhat idly, removes his cloak, hanging it near the door, leaving him dressed in a well-fitted tan tunic, and similarly fitted brown trousers, both displaying his athletic form.  He lets his bag fall to the floor.  So much space.  So empty.  It would feel very strange indeed occupying it by himself.<em>There's a metaphor here somewhere, I know it.  I bet Nory could point it out.</em>Kailen hadn't realized just how much he liked being a part of something, and just how easily he became lonely.  In the Jedi Order, there were always people around.  Now he was down to a threesome.  Not that he'd choose any other pair.  Or... was it a group of five, counting Linzi and Jekin?  Certainly.  Maybe it was even more, exchanging the Jedi Order for the Republic Military.  He'd have to-<br/><br/>Kailen's thoughts are interrupted by a knock on the door.  His expression brightens noticeably even before he opens it, although he grins welcome as he spots Nory.  He laughs lightly at her words.  "Yeah, no kidding.  I've spend all this time just lost in this front bit.  Show me the rest?"  He invites her in with an expressive jerk of his head as he steps aside, making room.  Although... Kailen's neck cranes, as he peers curiously out the door at the sound of voices.