"Thank you. Thrass was excited to give you his own flowers, and he hopes that you will like them." Which made it all the more baffling as to why he excused himself right before Altair returned.

Still, it gave him some alone time with Altair, which he had to admit he enjoyed. Having his brother along for this particular walk may have been awkward, thanks to the general atmosphere.

When they came to a fork in the path, Thrawn led him away from the river, and towards a large fountain. The fountain was of three large, exotic fish, water coming out of their mouths, and the sculpting gave the image of them leaping out of the water. "I rather liked this."