Altair hadn't been able to sense Thrawn's emotions, whenever the subject of the loss he'd suffered had come up, and he didn't think he was particularly good at reading his expressions either, but he'd been able to tell how heavily it weighed on him. Had been able to tell that it was a very deep sorrow.
So Altair really was glad that Thrass had chosen to stay, so that that loss wasn't one Thrawn would have to feel again, even if it wouldn't be permanent. Thrawn was exiled, after all. Had Thrass gone back to his people, then it likely wouldn't be easy for them to see each other as often as they might want to.
"He had told me that he'd lost someone in the past, and I could tell that he still carried a lot of pain with him because of it. So I really am glad you're staying. You'll be a welcome asset on the council as well."
Thrawn had, technically, given Altair a seat on the Council too, which Altair had initially accepted when he had made the decision to join Thrawn in the first place. But given the continued fear from others, Altair didn't feel like his presence was welcome there. So he preferred being utilized as a weapon with which to strike down enemies, rather than an advisor. There was a lot less doubt about his intentions that way. Though Altair had managed to earn the trust of a few of Thrawn's people, he knew that there were many still who heard the word Sith and decided to shake in their boots on principle.
"I suppose that means we'll be working together too in one way or another, so you may feel free to rely on me should the need arise."
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Altair hadn't been able to sense Thrawn's emotions, whenever the subject of the loss he'd suffered had come up, and he didn't think he was particularly good at reading his expressions either, but he'd been able to tell how heavily it weighed on him. Had been able to tell that it was a very deep sorrow.
So Altair really was glad that Thrass had chosen to stay, so that that loss wasn't one Thrawn would have to feel again, even if it wouldn't be permanent. Thrawn was exiled, after all. Had Thrass gone back to his people, then it likely wouldn't be easy for them to see each other as often as they might want to.
"He had told me that he'd lost someone in the past, and I could tell that he still carried a lot of pain with him because of it. So I really am glad you're staying. You'll be a welcome asset on the council as well."
Thrawn had, technically, given Altair a seat on the Council too, which Altair had initially accepted when he had made the decision to join Thrawn in the first place. But given the continued fear from others, Altair didn't feel like his presence was welcome there. So he preferred being utilized as a weapon with which to strike down enemies, rather than an advisor. There was a lot less doubt about his intentions that way. Though Altair had managed to earn the trust of a few of Thrawn's people, he knew that there were many still who heard the word Sith and decided to shake in their boots on principle.
"I suppose that means we'll be working together too in one way or another, so you may feel free to rely on me should the need arise."