Waiting in Grand Admiral Thrawn’s office is nerve-wracking. The room is dimly lit, with art pieces being selectively illuminated. Several pieces are moved to one spot, likely for careful study.

…The Grand Admiral is busy elsewhere. Leave now. Return only if he calls upon you.

The gravelly, catlike voice echoes behind you. A short grey humanoid is standing there; Thrawn’s Noghri bodyguard, Rukh.