"Yes, I want you too. We denied our attraction to one another for too long, Eli, and I believe we have waited long enough for something such as this." Thrawn's wanted Eli since they first met, but he's been patient. They couldn't hide it as well early on, and Thrawn wasn't sure if Eli felt the same way about him. He didn't want to compromise their friendship.

But now Thrawn is an Admiral and he's in a position to hide their relationship better. Nobody knows but the two of them. If not now, then when?

Blue hands go to the oversized tunic and opens it up slowly, like he's unwrapping a gift and wants to savor the anticipation. One hand slips under the garment to caress Eli's chest.