[There are questions that have taken root after that interruption. Each one carefully categorised and put away for later, their mission has just started and Eli knows they can't afford to be distracted.
He is, anyway. The bubbling excitement and simple happiness at this reunion, there is nothing complicated to untangle now that understanding has set in. Questions remain but they have time.]
This is a more positive reaction than what you usually get.
[A smirk and then Eli is placing one hand on Thrawn's arm to keep his balance as he leans down to offer his hand waiting patiently until there is permission granted before picking one up. He shifts, bringing both arms to cradle the vulphyte as it sniffs at Eli then turns to Thrawn.
It chirps and lifts its nose peering at the Chiss.]
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He is, anyway. The bubbling excitement and simple happiness at this reunion, there is nothing complicated to untangle now that understanding has set in. Questions remain but they have time.]
This is a more positive reaction than what you usually get.
[A smirk and then Eli is placing one hand on Thrawn's arm to keep his balance as he leans down to offer his hand waiting patiently until there is permission granted before picking one up. He shifts, bringing both arms to cradle the vulphyte as it sniffs at Eli then turns to Thrawn.
It chirps and lifts its nose peering at the Chiss.]