Arha had been silent for a long while, sitting next to Asuka (and her soft amusement at Asuka's exclamation--and others' responses--glinted for a moment), listening to the rest of them intently, her expression openly curious as she studied her fellow squadron members as they spoke. She studied Colonel Celchu a bit more afterwards, her blue-within-blue eyes steady as she finally spoke. She was dressed in her orange flight suit--just in case they'd be flying--and her bright red hair was tightly, if elaborately braided. She sat at ease, her arm draped over her helmet as she radiated the muted joy of just being there.

"I am Arha Masaari, Rogue Three pilot, Jed-Eye Padyone to Obi-Wan Kenobi, and Reverend Mother. I come from the desert planet most often called Arrakis or Dune, though it is not a planet known to those not of my own universe." Arha flashed a brilliant smile, her voice lilting over her words in a smooth, exotic accent. "I am pleased to have the honor of flying with you all and look forward to more training in any such areas I may be allowed to learn."