Do the companions you have prior to KotFE maintain their influence level after they are re-acquired in KotFE? For example, on a Vanguard that hasn't started KotFE yet, if I raised 4X up to influence level 30, would he be level 30 when I got him back after completing chapter 9? Thanks in advance.

Since the Tionese vendor is being phased out, as well as Tionese armor itself, will there still be a Tionese style gear reward at 50? Will you still receive the Tionese comms to exchange, will the reward be something from the new array of commendations, or does the quest even take place any longer? Thanks