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WHO:Thrawn and you?
WHERE: planet Risa
WHAT: Thrawn's return...to a vaction spot?
WHEN: Right after the Energy Storm
WARNINGS: None anticipated



Upon arriving Thrawn did not remember anything about Agra-10. And then much like the Data Points, a 'download' of sorts added information and emotion directly into his mind. Finding the process disconcerting Thrawn closed his eyes and pinched the bridge of his nose. When he opened them again he first noted the beach was much larger than he remembered. Then he noted the locals (and the fact there were locals at all) and the fact that they were more solicitous than he was comfortable with. Escaping them he removed his shoes and coat to more easily walk along the sand.

Subterranean glowing gardens

Since it was so warm outside, Thrawn has been chased in and now went below ground to find relief. Without the addition of sunlight, his vision reverted to infrared. Surprisingly Garden also had an aesthetically pleasing aspect to it even then. He was charmed to see a number of blooms climbing a trellis and hanging over the path like gently glowing stars. And further along, there were blooms that seemed to emit more heat to change the colors that a registered in his vision. He also registered that the garden did not give many scents.

Investigating the computers

This was the first time there had been anything like a computer system. And Thrawn did not mean to waste it. At first, he was only able to find things related to agriculture. Looking through the computer system definitely showed that this was a different world if he needed more confirmation.

Twin Roses

Much as he has done it before, Thrawn made his way to the bridge and sat down in the Pilot's chair. The flight controls for similar enough to the First Breath as to be nearly identical. That raised the question as to whether there was a default Data Point configuration and if so did that mean all the Agrii had received the same set of information with no difference and thus creativity?

Comments

[thrawnsaide]

At the sound of his name, Eli moved closer to throw his arms around the Chiss. "I thought I would never see you again," he whispered.

Tears were already falling down his face. He hated the fact that he was so emotional, but after all this time of trying to keep himself in check it was a relief to finally show them. He also knew he wouldn't be given a hard time about it.

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Thrawn tensed at first with his hands hovering around Eli's shoulders, still not used to displays of affection. But he could hear the tears in Eli's voice, the relief. Showing emotion had never been a problem for Eli so it's no surprise that it happens now.

Thrawn did not know what he could say if there was anything to be said at all. So he glanced around once, then hesitantly let his arms settle around Eli and after a beat of getting used to the novelty, Thrawn gathered Eli close.

[thrawnsaide]

It was probably a good five minutes or so before Eli finally calmed down and was able to speak. He noted that Thrawn wrapped an arm around which helped. He knew that Thrawn had a hard time understanding emotion and showing it. That this display would be a little overwhelming to the Chiss. But the slight gesture helped calm him down.

"Do you remember our time on Agra 10?" he softly asked. He refused to let go of Thrawn and hesitantly looked up at him trying to studying the slightly form of emotion he might show.

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In response, Thrawn used the back of knuckles to wipe the lingering tears from Eli's cheek. He said nothing at first. Taking the moment to study Eli's expression; the open honesty there and the raw feelings coming off of him. There was some fear, some sadness there but also a fragile bit of hope.

Still silent, Thrawn laid his palm against Eli's cheek. It might have been a tender gesture but Thrawn's hand was large enough to thread into Eli's hair and hold him still. Leaning down Thrawn answered Eli's question with a kiss. Though 'kiss' is a too soft word for it. It was not a sweet and loving thing, but harsh and demanding. He could feel that mix of heat and ocean water and though there was a sense of burning to it, Thrawn was coming to associate that burn with what is quintessentially Eli.

Did Thrawn remember? Oh yes.

[thrawnsaide]

Eli's eyes widened a bit, surprised by Thrawn's response. He had always known Thrawn to be hesitant in showing displays of emotion even when they had admitted their feelings.

It didn't stop him from returning an equally demanding kiss. Reluctantly, Eli only pulled away when the need for air was a demand.

"I can't help but think that this is some kind of dream. I always thought I would find you, but it seems you found me this time."

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"If it is a dream, it is a pleasant one."

Thrawn still had the same anxious feeling he often dealt with whenever he engaged in displays of affection. But this time he also felt a new thread of giddy euphoria added to it. Did this always happen whenever to Eli when he would kiss Thrawn? If so then that would explain much his behavior. Thrawn also decided to try doing this sort display again sometime, if only to repeat the experiment.

"Unfortunately, I had no more choice in coming here again than I had the first time I arrived."

[thrawnsaide]

"I'm just glad to have found you...even if it might be for a little while."

He gave Thrawn a quick kiss on the cheek and reached to wrap his brown hand round Thrawn's blue hand. "Why don't we check out this place and catch up on things?"