"So how do you think it'll go?" Mako asked as soon as they were out of sight of the ship. "I mean, do you think this whole dinner thing will go over well?"

Gault shrugged. "Not sure," he replied. "That'll depend on them. I know Torian is interested in Ky, and I'm pretty sure she's interested in him as well. So maybe things will pan out."

"You're probably right," Mako sighed, feeling a slight prick of jealousy. When Torian had first joined their crew back on Taris, she made no secret of her interest in him. He had turned her down gently, but it stung a bit when she subsequently saw how he and Ky flirted back and forth with one another. She had told herself it was fine, that he had been honest, and that she simply wasn't his type of woman, yet the disappointment still tried to rear its ugly head anytime she saw the two of them interacting.

Gault gave her a sidelong glance. "You're not still unhappy that he turned you down and went after Ky, are you?" he asked, only getting a shrug from her in reply. "Look, Mako. If I know anything about Mandalorian men, it's that there are certain traits they like their women to possess. He didn't feel you possessed them, or felt that Ky made a better show of them, I guess."

"Yeah, you're right," Mako said. "When he joined up with us, I was swayed by a cute face. Nothing more. I figure he noticed that, and didn't want to lead me on or anything." She stifled a soft laugh. "Besides, I would make a pretty terrible Mandalorian. Since she chose to be adopted into Mandalore's clan and all, I imagine Ky is much more amiable to the idea of being Mandalorian than most."

"Trust me, I was as surprised as anyone that she agreed to it," Gault answered. "Ky always struck me as being the independent sort, always wanting to live on her own. Seems even she needs to feel like she belongs somewhere in this galaxy. Poor girl's got more baggage than a dockworker droid on Coruscant."

At that point, they had entered Kaas City, and Gault paused to get his bearings. "Well, we're here," he said. "Now, did you want to validate our little charade by going to see a holovid, or do you want to skip that and grab drinks in the cantina?"

Mako grinned. "I've only ever watched vids via the Holonet," she answered. "Seeing one in the city would be great."

As they headed deeper into the city, Mako was still full of questions about their crew mates. "So what do you think of Ky and Torian? Together, I mean," she asked.

"I think anyone who crosses them should be afraid. Very, very afraid," Gault answered. "You've seen how the two of them fight, haven't you? They're so in sync with one another they almost seem to read each others minds."

"I've seen that!" Mako replied. "It's almost creepy how well they work together. And I remember how he was when he first joined us. I'm not sure if it's because she's more his 'type', or if it was him being in awe of her status as Champion, but he was silently worshiping the ground she walked on. Ever see that?"

"Oh, yes. It got rather tedious after a while," Gault said. "I remember Ky calling him out for it, too. She appreciates attention, just doesn't seem to appreciate worship. She explained it as something about worship implying perfection, and how she was the last person anyone should expect perfection from...personally, I would have taken worship over honesty." He shrugged. There were many little things about Ky that he didn't understand. But, so long as she never blew his cover as Tyresius, he was okay with a little bit of disagreement.

A few moments later, they arrived at Kaas City's holotheatre. It was apparently the center of activity for many young city residents, as groups of them filled the walkway leading to the entrance. Mako quickly checked the listings until she spotted a film she thought they would both enjoy.

"So, a holovid now, then a meal before heading back to the ship. Sound good?" she asked.

"Sounds good to me, Mako," Gault replied. "Gives those two more time to be alone together."

"Yup. Even if she won't call it one outright, I hope they enjoy their date."

"Likewise. Oh, and I hope they enjoy the little gift I left in the galley for them. It should go along nicely with their meal."