Damar thought he saw another expression flicker across Roka's face, but wasn't sure if his eyes had simply played tricks on him in the sunlight. He dismissed it with barely a thought, as the man complimented his thoughts and offered his own on the matter. 

"Of course, you may come along if that is what you wish. I would be proud to have another who seeks to understand the complexity of this situation at my side." Damar replied to the Balosaurian.

"If I may advise however, I know your reluctance to engage in battle, and that is a noble goal. However I will not hesitate to engage an enemy about to harm someone. The Mandalorians are ruthless. I would only suggest you consider when or if you would engage them."

"Oh, I am no stranger to combat, brother." Damar said, his eyes narrowing slightly. It was not an act of suspicion or aggression, but rather one that expressed the recollection of unpleasant memories. "As I'm sure we all do, I prefer violence as a last resort. But there is a reason we carry our sabers, after all. If I face a Mandalorian, it will not be the first time I have struck down one who sought hostility against me. And I am sure it will not be the last, unfortunately." 

As they continued to talk, Knight Zale offered the use of his own ship. Damar thought that a prudent choice, as he saw the Republic cruiser come into view over the skyscrapers. 

"Yes, if your ship is nearby, let us use it instead and follow them closely." said Damar. "Perhaps that will earn us some leeway with the Council--I'm sure that, once they leave their cloister and learn of all that has transpired, they will consider anyone who has joined Revan and Alek to be an active rebel against their orders. If we leave by separate ship, we can at least make it clear that we leave for our own purposes, and not theirs."

[@Korkoa]