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Grand Admiral Thrawn ([personal profile] admiralchiss) wrote in [community profile] boxofmisfits2020-01-17 02:59 pm

Reunion


With the children rescued and the grysks defeated for now, it was just a matter of sending the little ones back to their families. Thrawn had spoken to them, assured them that they were safe and would be going home, which did a lot to ease them. Darth vader was still regarding Thrawn with suspicion, but at least for now he was giving the Grand Admiral the benefit of the doubt.

Thrawn had contacted Admiral Ar'alani and filled her in, mainly just telling her that there were some sky-walkers who needed to go home. There was only so much he could tell her on this channel. He would have liked to ask how Eli was doing, but she didn't leave him room to ask before saying that they were on their way.

When the Steadfast came out of hyperspace, Thrawn told Lord Vader that he would personally take the children over. Vader had tried insisting that he come along, still not really trusting Thrawn, but Thrawn had pointed out that only he could speak Cheunh, and that the Chiss would trust one of their own more than the Sith. Vader had seen his point, even if he wasn't very pleased about it.

Thus, Thrawn escorted the girls onto a shuttle and flew them towards the Steadfast. Once on board, he remained with them still, walking down the exit ramp.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-01-17 11:01 pm (UTC)(link)
There was a flurry of movement as Eli came running toward Thrawn. He had a huge smile on his face and his expression was one of happiness and excitement. He had just learned that Thrawn was visiting the ship to escort the girls he had rescued back to the Steadfast. He wasn't sure how long Thrawn would be staying and didn't want to miss him. Before he could be stopped, Eli had left his work station to go greet him.

As soon as the Chiss stepped off the exit ramp, Eli threw himself around him in an embrace. He didn't care if others were watching or the curious stares/annoyed that were going on. Thrawn was here and that's all that mattered.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-01-17 11:47 pm (UTC)(link)
Eli rested his head against Thrawn's forehead.

"I missed you. I was afraid I wouldn't be able to catch you in time. I'm probably going to get reprimanded for leaving my work station to see you...." He whispered back.

He could feel his own cheeks heating up from showing such an open display in front of everyone. "How much time will you have to be here?"

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-01-27 11:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"Alright, I'll let you go make your report. Find me afterward?" Eli replied as he reluctantly let Thrawn out of his embrace.

He was going to hear about this later, especially from the navigators. He could see them all looking at him with curious gazes. For now he stepped aside to let Thrawn go. He didn't need them both in trouble.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-01-28 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
"I was given the rest of the shift off!" Eli greeted as he threw his arms around Thrawn once more. "I thought I was going to get into trouble, but they seemed to understand...."

He had a feeling that Thrawn never told his people that were were more then just friends. It was never his thing to do, but he believed that the others were just as quick to figure it out. Even the ones who felt he was a loose canon.

"Although...I think I saw people passing each other credits around when they thought I wasn't looking."

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-02-04 11:53 pm (UTC)(link)
"Well there was a lot of speculation upon my arrival and my reaction to you visiting certainly helped fuel those rumors." Eli teased. He happily rested his forehead against Thrawn's.

Eli used this moment to steal a kiss from Thrawn, unsure of how the other would fully react.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-02-05 12:54 am (UTC)(link)
Eli could hear his own heart pounding and had been pleasantly surprised when Thrawn returned the kiss. He had been worried for that brief second that it wouldn't have gone well.

"I know that....we can't have this relationship, but I just wanted this moment to remember later." Eli whispered when he reluctantly pulled away from Thrawn.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-02-06 09:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Eli didn't have to be told twice. He wasn't sure when they would have such an opportunity for this again, and wanted to make the most of it.

He hungrily kissed Thrawn in response while his hands made quick work at trying to undo the uniform. Why did it have to be so cumbersome? And made a frustrated noise as he tried to get a stubborn clasp free.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-02-06 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
He blushed slightly for not having be able to undo the tunic as easily as he would have liked. He had always admired seeing Thrawn in his black undershirt. Especially when they had worked out.

He shrugged the rest of his tunic off as his lips found Thrawn's once more and with his hands he had fun exploring his chest.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-04 11:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Easily enough, Eli allowed Thrawn to direct things how they went. He was simply enjoying the sensations that ran through him with their explorations. It had been many a nights he had dreamed of this and now this was finally happening. He only let out a soft whine of annoyance when Thrawn stopped briefly to pull his undershirt off.

He intertwined his legs around Thrawn's, silently telling him he wasn't allowed to leave his side.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-05 12:27 am (UTC)(link)
Eli rested in Thrawn's arms not wanting to get up or let Thrawn leave. He listened to Thrawn's heart beat as his own began to slow back down. He knew that they didn't have much of their little time left. Even when Thrawn left he knew he wouldn't get anything accomplished the rest of the day. At the most he would see him off, but after that he would be more then likely moping.

"Do you think we could find time to spend with each other? I know you can't exactly go home yet...but at least having some time would make up for it." he softly commented. "Plus, I can't help but worry about you when you're gone."

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-07 01:37 pm (UTC)(link)
"You know telling me not to worry about it is fruitless," Eli stated as he turned to kiss the Chiss on his forehead.

"Before I got to see you I did manage to formulate a system to where we can privately talk and reach each other. I hate this lack of communication and relying on the Ascendancy to tell me if you're okay."

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-07 05:10 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'll hold you to that promise. I want to be by your side then. No more of this waiting for you nonsense." Eli stated.

Reluctantly he sat up knowing that their time was rapidly running out. "You better go get dressed. Don't need Lord Vader wanting to know where you are."

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-07 05:29 pm (UTC)(link)
That earned another kiss to the lips before Eli got up and reluctantly dressed.

"I planned on it," he softly said. Glancing in the mirror once more he made sure he was presentable and did another glace or two with Thrawn to make sure he was ready. Granted he kept finding imaginary wrinkles to smooth out. He hated being such a sap, but couldn't help but feel the impending heart ache of having to send him off.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-07 05:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Reluctantly Eli gave a nod and composing himself he followed Thrawn out he door. He did his best to keep his expression neutral and his emotions calm. Knowing that the Navigators could have easily picked up his distress.

He refrained from reaching out to hold the other's hand. But he knew it would be considered unprofessional. Thrawn had enough on his plate. He made sure he was currently a step behind him as he always had been.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-07 09:14 pm (UTC)(link)
As much as Eli struggled to remain professional, hearing the farewell from Thrawn broke the damn. Tears started to slide down his face as he pulled Thrawn in one last embrace and kissed him. The lothcat was out of the bag now.

"You better come back home to me," Eli softly replied after he ended the kiss.

[personal profile] thrawnsaide 2020-03-07 09:41 pm (UTC)(link)
Eli stood where he was watching the ship depart. He used the time to collect himself and to wipe away the tears that had fallen. Thankfully those he managed to stop before it got ugly.

Reluctantly he pulled himself away from the spot he had been standing and headed back toward his work station. He kept his head low refusing to make eye contact. Not that he really cared what they thought. They already were aware that humans were emotional. He at least was going to attempt to work even if he didn't manage to accomplish anything. At the most it would at least distract him.