[ the gesture earns a curious look, but then he shakes his head. ] On the whole, no, though the way I learn languages these days isn't so different. [ a beat, glance dropping to ren's fingers, then flicking back up to his eyes. ] It's not one of the skills I'm especially gifted in. [ and in his experience, it's one of those few abilities that become harder and harder to turn off if you use it regularly. perhaps that's part of why ren prefers barriers between he and the rest of the galaxy-- he no longer can. ]

--Do you spend much time there, then? [ his expression is genuinely, cautiously interested. no offense meant to bastila, but he thinks ren might be more of a challenge on the mats if he cares to go a few rounds sometime. ]