Pretentieux and Shrayle became close of the course of her training. He began to become very affectionate toward his apprentice, to the point of romance. However, the Jedi Code forbid marriage. Therefore Ieux grew a disdain for the strict Jedi laws. He believed that all being should choose their own set of laws and make decisions for themselves. Pretentieux began teaching this doctrine to Shrayle and anyone else who would listen. Before long he had gained a following.