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WHO: Thrawn and Armitage Hux
WHERE: De Chima #8
WHEN: March 28th
WHAT: Hux wanted to speak at once
WARNINGS: None anticipated? Will edit if need be.



[ Calmly standing alone in the front room with his hands clasped behind his back is not how Thrawn usually spends his time here. He has been having to wear the gloves given to him by Hux almost all the time.

No doubt this would have something to do with the Stormtrooper and Dameron. The problem was that Thrawn couldn't be sure what. ]

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[Hux was still angry about the situation concerning Dameron and 622 but he had calmed down since the previous night.

He hated being kept in the dark more than anything. Learning Thrawn had been aware of the situation meant that apparently he and the Grand Admiral were on the same page. He still knew little of Thrawn but he knew if he was going to claim Palpatine's throne- whether now or in the future- he had to handle the situation.

He was out of uniform when he entered the room but still held himself stiffly, clasping his hands behind his back.]

Admiral.

[He looked Thrawn over with a neutral expression. He wasn't sure what to expect but that didn't mean he would back down.]

It has come to my attention you were aware of Dameron's deception to TK-622.

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[ Up until now, Thrawn and Hux interacted very little. They had spoken as minimally as possible and only seen one another occasionally when Eli made a meal of some form and asked them both to come.

Thrawn had observed nothing to make him alter his first assessment of the General: he commanded with fear. He commanded with fear and called that respect. The idea this man was now calling himself 'Emperor' was disturbing.

Thrawn kept the same expressionless mask he always had. No body language. Where someone else to see them, They may note how similar their stance looks. ]

It seemed prudent to give the disruption to time my full attention.

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Yet you did not fit to inform me of this development.

[Hux knew if he allowed himself to get worked up that would be showing weakness. He couldn't do that here and now. Yet there was a hard look in his eyes, his voice was firm.

He realized that giving orders to someone like Thrawn would mean having to stand his ground.]

Explain.

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I am not certain what you are demanding an explanation for first.

[ I have no reason to explain myself to you.

There are many stories and myths about the Chiss. One must always approach them from a place of strength for they must believe any promise made to them will be kept. Right now Hux is not in that kind of position, regardless of what he calls himself. ]

I am also not certain what your intent in calling me here is.

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Why did you not tell me what Dameron was doing? I'm certain you could have predicted I would find out eventually.

[Hux stepped closer to Thrawn, not at all afraid. A claim to a title was one thing, he had to embody it now.

He lifted his chin, giving Thrawn an even look.]

I know you don't know the full extent of what Dameron is capable of but you have experience with rebels in your time, do you not?

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And what was I to tell you? Sergeant TK-622 reports a non-existent captain?

[ Looking down in order to stay at eye level, Thrawn watches Hux approach with the same expressionless mask he always wore. ]

I did not discover it was actually Dameron until recently.

[ Which is a half-truth, but still. ]

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I was aware of Dameron making contact with 622. I did not know the details of that contact until now.

[Hux thinned his lips tightly, clasping his hands behind his back. He didn't care that he had to look up at Thrawn, he felt secure enough not to be intimidated by that.]

I'm sure Vanto has told you I am Palpatine's successor as I've recently taken his throne. I take that duty very seriously, admiral. I expect to be informed of any developments concerning Imperial or First Order troops and officers immediately so I can take care of any issues.

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[ Declaring yourself successor and actually being a successor are two very different things. The problem with both Hux and Thrawn's reasoning is that Palpatine did not want to have a successor at all. ]

Should your intervention become necessary, I will of course inform you.

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I will determine if my intervene is necessary. That decision does not rest with you at the moment, admiral, considering the circumstances.

[Hux was not going to let Thrawn cut him out of the loop that easily. He didn't care if anyone didn't want him on the throne, it was his- at least here- and he wasn't going to let go of it.]

wtf is up with my icons

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[ Doing it this way was not what Thrawn would have liked. But he had been doing his level best to avoid Hux for a while. The introduction of Eli into the mix made it hard to do that.

Well.

Better Hux dislike him at least.]

And what circumstances would those be?

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Your failure to inform me of the situation.

I know you are unaware of Dameron's...antics but in the future, I want to know of anything relating to him.

[He let out a breath, slightly relaxing as he smirked then.]

I have heard many things about you, Admiral Thrawn. I'm sure you won't disappoint me.