Kael spun and moved into a defensive stance as he heard the droidekas approach. Before he could begin deflecting their assault, something jumped down from the trees. The lightsaber it ignited wasn't red, but that didn't necessarily mean the one wielding it was a friendly. After all, he owed his mechanical arm to an emerald blade wielded by General Grievous.

The newcomer appeared to be Shistavanen based on her appearance, brown and silver fur covering her body, pointed ears...yeah definitely Shistavanen. She deflected the blaster bolts without much trouble, then used the force to wing a rotting log at the destroyers, knocking them flat. The threat was neutralized.

"Those were new," he heard her say as she extinguished her lightsaber. Her ears pricked back, as though remembering she was not alone. "Oops!"

Kael had not moved from his defensive stance, and he saw no reason to do so. He narrowed his eyes at the newcomer.

"Who are you?" he demanded.