Once he’d set R3 on the repairs that could be accomplished without replacing parts, Kael headed into the forest. If he wasn’t in range of Master Secura’s party then there was no reason he should be anywhere near the Separatist Base. Regardless, he kept an eye out for droids, nothing stopping them from sending out scouts. His plan was to walk out a kilometer from the crash site and then make his way back.

The hiss of Master Gaern's lightsaber cut through still quiet of the forest as Kael ignited it. He swung the glowing sapphire blade lightly at a nearby tree, leaving a shallow scorch mark. Hopefully if he kept marking trees in this manner every ten meters or so ir would keep him from getting lost.