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| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | Savan met John his sophomore year at the Interspecies Day School of California, where Torres' family enrolled him so he could get a better understanding of other species. The two became close friends and shared an apartment while attending the University of California. Torres would regularly introduce Savan as "the baddest ass Vulcan you'll ever meet," to which Savan would often cock his eyebrow and frown. Nevertheless, Torres’ introduction would often lead to interesting experiences while they were in college. It is partly because of Torres—or, in Savan’s words, Torres’ fault—that Savan will no longer drink tequila. (In fact, the smell of it and similar spirits makes him nauseous.) Torres has calmed down quickly after graduating university. Now in his late 20s, John is now married and works as an architect in Mexico. Torres and his wife have one child, Isabela, for whom Savan is the proud godfather. Torres is the person who has the easiest time in making Savan laugh, even more so than Tarek. Torres has no hestitation about telling Savan the truth about what he think and has not problem in calling Savan out when he feels his friend is out of line. Though they have argued on occasion because of this, Savan appreciates Torres' honesty. Despite the distance and current professional responsibilities, Savan and Torres stay in close touch. After his family, Torres is the first person that Savan will visit when on Earth.

| style="background:#ffffff;" |[[File: Sarinae.jpg|150px|thumb|center|Sarinae, Savan’s first serious romantic interestl]]  

| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | During the beginning of his junior year at university, Savan became attracted to a Deltan exchange student, Irian. The two spent a significant amount of time over a few months, discussing a variety of topics and often exploring the surrounding wilderness , and Savan later expressed his interest. While not under an Oath of Celibacy—not required for Deltan visitors—Irian chose to not turn the relationship into a romantic one–especially as he was uncertain how contact with a Deltan would affect a Vulcan, especially one as sensitive as Savan. Nevertheless, Savan was deeply effected by the experience and Irian’s return to Delta IV, which, along with other occurrences, made him decide to take a semester off. Savan still has often vivid dreams of Irian, but he finds them overwhelming and discusses them with no one. He has considered looking for Irian at times but has chosen to pursue his work.

| style="background:#ffffff;" align="left" | While Savan’s intense schedule at the Academy left little time, Savan did develop a particularly close relationship with a cadet from Magna Roma, Gnaeus Aelius Galeo, who was in training to become a marine. Several cadets and professors thought the two were together romatically attached, but both insisted their relationship was a more fraternal one. While they were rarely seen together at social events, they were usually seen sparring in the gymnasium or training. Galeo also taught Savan basics of Magna Roman training. For a long time, Savan did not know how to define their relationship, which was closer and more important than a regular friendship, even a strong one like he has with John Torres. When Savan explained the situation to his adopted father Torin, Torin suggested the Vulcan term ''th’y’la'', which was probably not taught to Savan since his Vulcan education stopped so early. Torin did make note of the word’s ambiguity, as th’y’la can mean "friend," “brother," or “lover.” Eventually, Savan told Galeo how he appreciated their friendship and explained the word th'y'la to him. To Savan's surprise, the Magna Roman smiled and offered that there was actually similar word, ''erostoïs'', that developed in one of his planet’s prominent ancient cultures—one very similar to Ancient Greece on Terra. It is still used today, added Galeo. Since then, in private, Savan refers to Galeo as his th'y'la, while Galeo calls him his erostoïs. In a sense, the relationship remains a mystery to Savan, as it touches a part of him so deep he can barely understand it. He does know, however that he would sacrifice himself without question to save Galeo if his th’y’la’s life were ever in changer. Savan keeps remains in touch with Galeo and keeps his picture next to his family mementos. Galeo will finish his marine training and graduate from the Academy over the next year. Savan secretly hopes they can be posted together. Savan's best friend John Torres has tried a few times to express his thoughts on what Savan's relationship to Galeo actually is, but Savan has cut him off every time. It's the one topic where Savan will not take his friend's advice. Torres gave up eventually and decided to let Savan figure things out for himself, though he thinks the answer is clearly obvious.