Gallagher is shocked by the response that Tavers has to the demand for his suitcase. But then, using his senses, he realizes that Tavers has been corrupted. Using the Dark Side, Sienar must have made Tavers unbendingly loyal on a subconscious level.
"It has the answers I need to unravel what Sienar's plans are!" Gallagher says, holding his lightsaber hilt away from Tavers. "If I am to be his student, I must know what he knows."
Gallagher goes after Kathya, walking hurriedly and pushing his way through the crowded upper levels. Upon reaching her, he places a hand firmly on Kathya's shoulder.
"Where do you think you're..." he starts to say, when suddenly Gallagher senses something. His gaze snaps up and meets Jelena's as she approaches Kathya, with Andro in tow.
Jelena enters the upper levels, having gone there shortly after finding Kathya not in her room but sensing her nearby. She approaches Kathya in the crowd but does not realize that Gallagher is near her until she is close.
"Gallagher!" Jelena says, surprised, but she remembers herself. "Kathya. I would like to speak with you both..."