Thrawn smiles softly. So few have been interested in hearing what he has to say about artwork, even before he came to the Empire. They thought his interest made him strange. But Eli is genuinely interested in hearing Thrawn speak and wants to hear his thoughts. It warms Thrawn's heart. Especially since Eli himself has an opinion on the art.

"Indeed it was. The Selkath specialize in watercolor paintings, which is rather fitting as their world is almost entirely ocean, and their cities are artificial constructions on the ocean surface. Much of their art is inspired by what lies beneath the ocean."