Commander Widase felt fortunate. His recent history had been packed with meaningful conversations, both at home and abroad. Coming hot off the heels of successive meetings with Lothal's Senator Starros and the Sith Empress herself, he felt, perhaps, a certain degree of pride. A hotheadedness, even, starting to worm its way into his consciousness. That had been beaten down by his work since those meetings' conclusions, of course. It was an endless, bureaucratic maze of polite words to minor dignitaries, or it was overseeing joint training exercises with civilian militia-members who couldn't hold a rifle, let alone fight a war. The necessary functions of his station had grown tiresome; he knew that he had to show face, though.
So when the opportunity was presented to meet with the Jedi, he snapped upon it. "Military Attaché" was a broad enough title that he had been able to use for some time. Increasingly, despite his active position within Mon Cala's Navy, his work was more diplomatic in nature. Collaborating with civilian leaders, organizations, and sometimes, everyday peoples, became an increasingly important part of his day-to-day work. He hoped that meetings with the Jedi today could cement a change in direction in his career - pivot back towards higher-stakes work but bring his skills as a negotiator to bear. This meeting with the Jedi would be a wonderful place to see if he was up for the task; the Jedi Order's knowledge and diplomatic prowess were both intimidating and exciting. It was a rare opportunity to meet them. Lothal and the Jedi Order's closeness was beneficial, today; on one of his repeated visits to the planet, he had been able to secure a meeting with a negotiator on the world today.
The Jedi had become a topic of great curiosity upon Mon Cala, recently. As the skirmishes between Jedi and Sith lingered on, Mon Cala repeatedly felt forced to pick a side. Lothal, their closest and friendliest world, had opened a Jedi temple on their world as a sign of closer collaboration; the Sith, too, were at the borders of Mon Cala, and recent conversations had brought into question the Jedi's role in galactic affairs.
Just as Mon Cala had given the Sith a chance to meet, though, Mon Cala would meet with the Jedi. And this would not be an idle meeting, as there was an object in the Jedi's possession that was of interest to the Mon Cala security forces. He had a feeling that, one way or the other, he would not be left wanting. So, as he approached the site of the old Jedi Temple of the world, he let a feeling of contentment wash over him. Some of the mystery of the Jedi Order would soon be unraveled.
@Valen Pelora