"Oh, yes," Thrass replied, still keeping that knowing smile on his lips. "Clearly that's the only reason."

For two such smart Chiss, it was amazing how they kept living in denial about how they felt about each other, Thrass thought. He was close to just locking those two in a room and not letting them out until they confessed to one another.

"Where will you be going?" Thrawn asked. They soon reached the café and went inside, quickly finding a table. Thrawn looked over the tea menu.