The other man was doing a very good job at keeping his excitement at pay, Thrawn had to say.

"Of course," Another Chiss working with Thrawn would bring his loyalties into question. Thrawn already heard whispers within the Navy that he wasn't as loyal to the Emperor as he claimed, and was secretly working for his own kind. Thrawn of course did everything to make it look like that wasn't the case.

"I have allies within ISB," Thrawn mused. "I will have to consider our options further. For now, though, we should see about mending your wounds without drawing suspicion, and so you may reapply your cosmetics."