[b]"Stop, Padawan!"[/b]

Salhaine spun for the second time, lightsaber raised, to find a hooded Jedi dispatching a trio of clone troopers. Clearly this was someone more experienced than herself, as he had little trouble removing the threat. She deactivated her saber as he approached - recognising him as a Miraluka due to the band over his eyes - though kept it loosely held in one hand. Odds were high that she would need to ignite its blade again.

[b]"Padawan, my name is Alecar Drey. I am a Knight here at the Temple. I feel it might be safest for you to stay with me for the time being until we can find more survivors to group together with."[/b]

"Duly noted, Master Drey. I am Salhaine Lira, apprenticed to Master Rec Itan," Salhaine in turn introduced herself quickly. There was no time for the formalities she would normally have used. "We don't exactly have time to stand around talking about this attack... we need to find an escape, preferably sooner rather than later. You hold higher rank and experience; take the lead, and I'll follow." As she spoke, her thoughts briefly turned to her Master. Where was he now? Defending himself against clone attack, as Salhaine had managed? Or cut down in an unsuspecting betrayal?