"Sadly, yes," Thrawn replied. "Revenge is a common motivation even beyond the stars. I've seen many soldiers and officers get preoccupied with it, and I've made my share of enemies who would like nothing more than to get revenge on me."
That went for the Ascendancy and the Empire, whether it was a warlord, and enemy combatant, or a politician who didn't like that an alien had gotten so far within the Navy. Eli had been better at explaining that last part to him, just as Thrass would explain to him why Chiss like Thurfian, Zistalmu, and Formbi didn't like him.
Astarion was also deflecting, and Thrawn just let him. They weren't yet at a point where Thrawn could point this out.
"I also get the impression that you are a shameless flirt, but I already knew that and did not need the artwork to tell me so. It's just a matter of how far you're willing to take it."
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That went for the Ascendancy and the Empire, whether it was a warlord, and enemy combatant, or a politician who didn't like that an alien had gotten so far within the Navy. Eli had been better at explaining that last part to him, just as Thrass would explain to him why Chiss like Thurfian, Zistalmu, and Formbi didn't like him.
Astarion was also deflecting, and Thrawn just let him. They weren't yet at a point where Thrawn could point this out.
"I also get the impression that you are a shameless flirt, but I already knew that and did not need the artwork to tell me so. It's just a matter of how far you're willing to take it."