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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]

Which seems to be...an ongoing learning experience.

At least the Barge is good for exposure?

[artistinexile]

[a look at Florian: Thrawn is debating whether he wishes to defend Eli Vanto from such a lowly designation, before thinking better of it. People are not crutches. But that is hardly relevant to this discussion]

Exposure to situations I cannot possibly replicate in the future. Yes.

[a_titanum]

[ People are not crutches. Which is why Florian can comment on the manner in which his friend hampered his potential development without it being a commentary on said friend. ]

I think you have too little faith in the future, but that's neither here or there. Either way.

[planetdialup]

You may not be able to copy them exactly...but I think you may feel more assurance.

[People aren't crutches. And considering what he did to Eli...no. That disregard cannot happen again.]

[artistinexile]

I have what is laid out before me and I draw conclusions from them. I cannot help it if the outlook is grim, or if there is very little prejudice against non-humans here.

[a_titanum]

Unless one is a vampire. I've seen an extraordinary number of difficulties around vampires here. It's really very specific.

[artistinexile]

That is your choice. You may change back.

[a_titanum]

[ He looks back with a huff. ]

I am an outlier. For the most part, that isn't true of others. But it's come up more than once.

[artistinexile]

And if my species drank the blood of yours, doubtless I too would be met with suspicion.

cw cannibalism mention

[a_titanum]

From what I understand, if you roasted the flesh of most of the beings here as 'meat', it would be perfectly acceptable nutrition for you. So I don't see what that has to do with anything.

Re: cw cannibalism mention

[artistinexile]

Yes. But it is a taboo in many cultures for a reason.

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[a_titanum]

And it is considered extremely taboo in my culture to put my mouth on someone without explicit consent, so we stand in the same position.

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[planetdialup]

I think we can all agree that non consenting mouths others is not something anyone wants.

And likely something agreed on across the Barge.

Though if Florian needs or wants blood, he has my permission.

Re: cw cannibalism mention

[artistinexile]

He has my permission as well. And I would rather he pull from me: I have the stronger physique.

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[a_titanum]

[ Florian is going to rub at his temple. ]

You are both very accommodating, but I have made arrangements baring emergency so hopefully it will not come to it.

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[planetdialup]

[She isn't going to laugh. But she's tempted to.

So tempted.]

Is that right? Wonderful. So we don't have to fight over offering Florian blood!

Re: cw cannibalism mention

[artistinexile]

I am not so convinced. This ship has an emergency every other month.

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[planetdialup]

If he's not comfortable, we can't force it.

Especially as a donation.

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[artistinexile]

[HE DISAGREES, and it's clear in his expression he wants to argue, but settles down]

Perhaps.

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[planetdialup]

[She sighs, but smiles. She doesn't want to argue either. No force feeding Florian.]

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[a_titanum]

Thank you, both. [ SIIIIGH. ]

...now are you both... settled?

[planetdialup]

[Poor Florian. At least Aerith offers him a real smile, not just a expression that says trouble.]

Yes. I'm okay.

Thank you for all your help, Florian.

[artistinexile]

Yes. Your cultural interpretation skills are, as always, exemplary.

Aerith, thank you for staying. You may leave.

[he means it in a way of "I asked you to stay before and you did, now I absolve you from that plea", but since it's Thrawn it comes off as commanding and arrogant]

[planetdialup]

[She raises her eyebrows briefly, but it doesn't feel like there's any malice in his words.

So instead she nods and stands up.]

Thank you Noth for this talk.

Florian, Thrawn? I'll talk to you both later?

[And she'll scoot, letting them talk if they need to. And maybe Florian can have a nap.]

[a_titanum]

[ Perhaps. Mostly he's just glad this ended... well. ]

Certainly. Until next time.