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[artistinexile]

You have reached the inbox of the former Grand Admiral Thrawn of the Imperial Star Destroyer Chimaera and the Seventh Fleet, also formerly known as Senior Commander Mitth'raw'nuruodo of the Springhawk.

I will return your message promptly.

[The message repeats in six different languages]

Comments

[planetdialup]

To reflect and relax, yes.

I went to sleep, excited for a new day and it...

Wasn't what I wanted. And I knew that I couldn't simply have my day.

It was now everyone else's, because people would want or need me for comfort or to calm down.

And that upset me.

[artistinexile]

Is it realistic to imagine a day where nothing occurs when we want it to? Had it not been me, it may have been a new inmate intent on destruction, a flood from the Admiral, a mini crisis that needed resolving.

I do not think I should shoulder this when I was not informed beforehand. But now that I am aware, I will endeavor to make a day free from responsibility to make up for the one that was stolen from you.

Who was it who needed you?

[planetdialup]

You're right that it wasn't realistic, and you're right that I was wrong with how I acted.

I had been trying to keep my birthday low key.

And at the moment, it's less about those who I did encounter, and more of the feeling of obligation I felt at the time- on a day I wanted to have with none.

Things do happen. Life isn't fair. What I did wasn't fair.

But you weren't fair to yourself either.

[artistinexile]

Ironic, then, that your efforts to keep it under notice led to me believing this was an opportune time to begin my own projects.

Do you often shoulder obligation without prompting? Perhaps your days of relaxation are closer than you think.

[forensicks]

Can't say you're wrong about that either.

What would satisfy you?

Actually, more interesting question. Have you blown up a planet?

[artistinexile]

[ohhh boy. That IS an interesting question, for a variety of reasons.

Thrawn hesitates. He has a strong feeling Walter may know his galaxy, but Thrawn is reluctant to voice his thoughts on the matter. The Death Star is a secret during his time; he has come very close to being executed for discovering it, and has been working to stop it from ever coming into play.

He does not wish to make Walter a target, should they ever share an enemy]

[forensicks]

Obviously such a question would be the definition of sensitive in nature. But I was just curious. It seems that magnitude of crime is inversely correlated with time until graduation. I was surprised to hear how high up that scale could go, and when you talked of governments, it occurred to me that you might fall into the reference class. Haven't really gotten to pick anyone's brain about it yet.

Apologies if that was a stereotype.

[planetdialup]

I do, and often.

And I think it'll be for awhile. We'll have to see, but I doubt I'll be given...the deal I'd like.

[artistinexile]

Do you often see planet-destroying weaponry?

[artistinexile]

Why not?

[forensicks]

No. But I'm given to understand that multiple past graduates have.

[artistinexile]

I am not permitted to say more on this subject.

[forensicks]

[OMG??????????]

That's certainly your prerogative, then.





[OMG???????????????]

[artistinexile]

Thank you for understanding.

[planetdialup]

I haven't been paired up with anyone permanently. No pairing, no deal.

[artistinexile]

Not yet.

But I see no reason to lose hope. What is your deal?

[planetdialup]

It was to ensure the world would heal and lessen the conquences of Jenova but...

I really...want to live.

[artistinexile]

What is stopping you?

[planetdialup]

It's a hard choice Thrawn. It's choosing between myself, and my duty and responsibility.

[artistinexile]

Can you explain that further?

[planetdialup]

I'm not sure how...? Or why we're focusing on my deal that I may not get.

Because even if I get either one, I'm going to stay with Zack until he's ready.

[artistinexile]

I am simply curious if your deal can be enacted without the Admiral's assistance, if you are interested.

[planetdialup]

I think we've covered the idea before and for both...

No. World stability- I'm being literal in that sense- and revival is...

Especially complicated, because it sounds like I will be in the planet, with the memories of all things, for two years at least.

It's not bam, here I am kind of thing. It has to be done carefully.

[artistinexile]

You will be in the planet?

[planetdialup]

Technically? Yes.

Along with trillions of lives that have lived and will live in the planet.