Yes, he should have figured that. So he kept far away from her - for her own piece of mind and his - as he continued to wander through the garden. He paused at her question, remembering that Pel had not wanted their fledgling relationship tested against any of her kith and kin just yet. Now he understood why.

"She is a member of the Council, and I of course wished to speak to her about the New Order, and the resolutions recently passed." He stated, looking back at the trees.