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.