[He acknowledges this with a hum. So Ezra and he are from the same branch of the proverbial tree.]
I was not aware you cared much for my preferences.
[It may come off a little petulant, beneath his dignity. Thrawn's purpose in asking might be considered snotty but the sentiment IS genuine: he wants to know if the situation between them has shifted. If Ezra is willing to give ground, if the three years between them have at least changed that.
He hopes so, and answers back before Ezra can manage;]
'Thrawn' will suffice.
There is no Imperial presence here.
[his words are carefully chosen; yes, it means he doesn't wish to be associated with his former title, yes it means there are no other Empire-era people here.
Re: Video
Date: 2024-07-15 05:29 pm (UTC)I was not aware you cared much for my preferences.
[It may come off a little petulant, beneath his dignity. Thrawn's purpose in asking might be considered snotty but the sentiment IS genuine: he wants to know if the situation between them has shifted. If Ezra is willing to give ground, if the three years between them have at least changed that.
He hopes so, and answers back before Ezra can manage;]
'Thrawn' will suffice.
There is no Imperial presence here.
[his words are carefully chosen; yes, it means he doesn't wish to be associated with his former title, yes it means there are no other Empire-era people here.
It may also mean he too is interested in change.]