One had to admire Luke's enthusiasm. Not many would appreciate being plucked from their regular schooling to go travel with an alien, even if that alien was a Grand Admiral. Certainly, Luke's friend wouldn't have appreciated it, nor would half the students from the lecture hall earlier.

"Of course your droid may accompany you," Thrawn replied, with just a hint of pleasantry in his voice. "Come."

Waving Cadet Skywalker along, Thrawn stepped inside the shuttle. Once everyone, including Thrawn's Death Trooper escorts, were within, the shuttle took off, back towards the Chimaera.

"Have you any questions before we arrive?"