Paladin had arrived early and sat far in the corner, having little in the way of friends. He wondered if they were avoiding him because he was not Ariin or they were simply busy. He had trained his new body, having learned the ways of human life he still found it rather annoying.

Paladin sat alone watching the new additions, he noted the taller female had good symmetry and wider hips than most females. He found this be aesthetically pleasing, however he knew Ariin would think different. The smaller female had veteran medals and commendations, she was to small to serve as anything but a pilot he deduced. He then noted as well she was rather tiny and cute, like the puppies they trained into guard dogs on Mars.

He understood now that these were there new officers, accepting this quickly and with no hesitation. He looked around at the others in the room, some seemed to question the new additions, Paladin had a more personal matter he wished to discuss. Standing he spoke carefully and with respect. "I would like to know if you apprised of pilot Ariin's... Situation." 

He stood a moment then spoke again, he knew it might not have been his place. "I unsure if I will able to fight to Ariin's standard. I have proven to be a far weaker pilot than my partner." He stopped, knowing his next request could border on treason as he had been told no to it before. "I'd to request a chance to link with Paladin through hard line once more and return Ariin to full functionality." He said, before the entire squad. He knew it would be a yes, a no, or they would toss him in the brig throwing away the key.