The Stormtrooper tensed up, hands tightening on his rifle, while Thrawn simply regarded Kerrigan with his usual stoicism, giving her only a curious and interested look up and down. A near-human species, of course, though which one in particular Thrawn couldn't say. As a near-human, Thrawn could thankfully read her body language and facial cues, seeing that she was making herself look non-threatening.

"A pleasure to meet you face-to-face, Kerrigan. If you intend to continue your search, you may require some assistance, as you have no means by which to repair the pirate vessel. Perhaps we may be of aid to one another."