Their romantic interlude on Caspar abruptly brought to an end by Dane Noth and Kairne Saa'thul contacting them to begin the expedition to Mandalore, Shenneret Veery and Paul Nighman take the two warriors onto the Hawk's Wing; en route to their destination, Shenner is astonished to learn of the depth of Dane Noth's regard for her, as well as his offer to instruct her in languages.