"I can easily arrange for some tutoring. I know people who can teach you about Imperial politics, and show you how to gather information yourself." Namely through the holonet. Astarion had gotten the hang of using a datapad once he'd been shown how, so Thrawn had confidence that Astarion could learn to use the holonet.

"An ambassador, you say? Yes, I dare say that you could. If the Empire is to have relations with this world, then it needs a representative. If you are volunteering, then I see no reason to turn you away."

Astarion was clever, sneaky, and had a wicked tongue on him. Perhaps he was just what Faerûn needed within the Empire.

"First things first, though. Would you still be willing to consent to be examined?"