[He doesn't stop walking- his pace at Thrawn's heels is undisturbed, even as his words come as something of a surprise. A tactic, perhaps? But no good Imperial would bat an eye if Thrawn had said quite the opposite.
Interesting. Useful, perhaps.]
As you wish, sir.
[Even if he does not find himself particularly sympathetic to their enemies in this place, beyond even the added inconvenience. Perhaps he should. He has walked in their shoes, almost exactly. But he doesn't, and in the end it is probably because he knew them so intimately.
He draws up short at Thrawn's heel, turning to face him, a crisp, effortless motion, shoulders straight. The news surprises him- and he does nothing to disguise it. It is unexpected news, regardless of the side he stood on. The only thing he smothers is that low, electric jolt- hope.]
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Interesting. Useful, perhaps.]
As you wish, sir.
[Even if he does not find himself particularly sympathetic to their enemies in this place, beyond even the added inconvenience. Perhaps he should. He has walked in their shoes, almost exactly. But he doesn't, and in the end it is probably because he knew them so intimately.
He draws up short at Thrawn's heel, turning to face him, a crisp, effortless motion, shoulders straight. The news surprises him- and he does nothing to disguise it. It is unexpected news, regardless of the side he stood on. The only thing he smothers is that low, electric jolt- hope.]
Rebel sympathizers, sir?