"It did. More sessions will be necessary. But I was right that he's a good candidate for it. By the end I could already feel him trying to fight off my control."

Not quite there yet- it would likely take several sessions more- but it was promising. Altair had no doubt that Balkin would be able to master keeping a Sith from controlling him through fear, and perhaps he could even be taught to keep a Sith out of his head completely. Only time would tell.

"He should be allowed some rest for now. When Captain Dagon and Admiral Parck are ready to start their training, you only need to let me know. Though I assume they'll want to have that chat with Balkin first."