[The feeling of holding his breath continues, even though he isn't doing anything half so foolish as that. It lasts even as he carefully turns, takes that half step backwards to allow Thrawn to take the lead before following- a position familiar to him. One step behind, just to the right. Practice made perfect.
It doesn't end until Thrawn speaks again. That simple introduction feels like the greatest of victories. It could be a ploy. It might be a test. But it might not be.]
Agent Kallus, ISB-021. I have heard of you of course, Grand Admiral, but I had not heard of your most recent promotion.
[All of which was in some form honest. He had heard of Thrawn before he had met him. His exploits, his success- his provenance- all made him notable when for those who did not deal in information.
He steps over a low log, the pervasive wet of the moss seeping into his pant legs.]
I would like to take the chance to congratulate you. Your efforts in eliminating the rebel threat on Batonn were truly impressive.
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It doesn't end until Thrawn speaks again. That simple introduction feels like the greatest of victories. It could be a ploy. It might be a test. But it might not be.]
Agent Kallus, ISB-021. I have heard of you of course, Grand Admiral, but I had not heard of your most recent promotion.
[All of which was in some form honest. He had heard of Thrawn before he had met him. His exploits, his success- his provenance- all made him notable when for those who did not deal in information.
He steps over a low log, the pervasive wet of the moss seeping into his pant legs.]
I would like to take the chance to congratulate you. Your efforts in eliminating the rebel threat on Batonn were truly impressive.