Mmmm so I made 2 maneuvers to engage, then I couldn't produce the saber. Note to self: never play estimative wargames.
Even though the altercation outside is at "medium range," I made a special case call in this post that you could take a single maneuver to "engage" with your allies for the purposes of battle meditation, since at the outset of combat I neglected to ascertain everyone's exact positioning. Your last turn is OK.
Tahiri simply needs to put himself outside if he wanted defensive circle to be of any benefit. Since it appears that he was unaware of how the talent worked, I would also be okay with him taking a different action, as long as the decision is made in a timely manner ![]()