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[art_of_war]

[ He has been learning as much as he possibly can about this world, the diversity in it and some of what is keeping the population, native and non-native alike, on a single planet. Assigning work seems to be meant as a demeaning tactic. The silly play on words isn't lost on him, but it wouldn't be the first time he'd had to start over at the ridiculed bottom.

He is not used to this kind of technology, but he has been learning about it quickly. So there is still a longer than usual pause between when the very distinctive blue-skinned face appears on screen and when he begins talking. ]

Greetings.

I had not intended to make an address so soon. But rather than floundering about on my own, it seemed to make more logical sense to see what others who have gone before me have done. While I have gathered there is no way to completely reverse the gaining of a 'power', what means have proven the most effective for controlling it?

[ The voice is calm, cool and always quiet. Everything about him would likewise be cool if not for his glowing red eyes. Red schlera and red iris. They make a sharp contrast to the rest if his skin. That contrast is what probably accounts for the optical illusion that his gaze is that much more penetrating. ]

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[therewillbeorder]

[There was no mistaking who this was. Hux had seen plenty of holorecords left behind after Jakku to know exactly who this was. Out of all the Imperials that could have arrived, at least it was someone who competent.]

Welcome, Grand Admiral.

[He's curious as to what powers Thrawn has but he knows better than to underestimate him.]

It has taken a great deal of practice to begin mastering my own abilities, it hasn't been easy.

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[art_of_war]

[ The fact he is being addressed by his imperial rank tells him that this person is at least familiar with that. Judging by their species they appear to be human. ]
I am not expecting ease. If the only way to become accustomed to them is time and practice, then I may have something of a problem.

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[therewillbeorder]

How so, Admiral?

[He learned the importance of discretion early on and there are far too many nosey rebels here who don't know better than to pry into Imperial business.]

I am General Hux, it is a pleasure to meet you. I'm sure you don't recognize my name, I have a feeling I'm from your future.

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[art_of_war]

Actually, I do recognize your name. The name 'Hux' has been of interest since the Clone War.

[ Yes singular. While he studied it as a whole he picked up on subtle cues that indicated it was actually one large conflict. Call it an old habit. ]

The problem I have acquired is a completely random and unwanted viewing of an object's history. It can be something as mundane and useless as a soup spoon and whom ever was the last to wash it.

I do not have the luxury of time.

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[dun_moch]

[A Chiss. In all his travels and experience, Count Dooku has met only a few of these beings from the Outer Rim. He looks rather intrigued in the video as he addresses Thrawn.]

Discipline and education are the most crucial factors, in my experience. Strong will and a keen mind are required to make the most of any talent.

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[art_of_war]

It is education I am trying to find.

[ It would be impossible not to know Count Dooku from Clone Wars records, but it's hard to know who is allied with whom now. ]

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[dun_moch]

Education is certainly something I can provide.

[He was and still is a teacher after all, from a certain point of view. He forwards Thrawn a link.]

This document proved most useful to me upon my own arrival. However, it has not been updated for quite some time. Much has transpired that it does not record.

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[art_of_war]

[ While informative, and helpful on a great many other questions, there is very little about 'powers' offered. However Thrawn says nothing. ]

I thank you.

I find the section on warring nations troubling as we are now, apparently, trapped on this planet with them.

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[knaval]

Jeez. Ejoornian, much?

[...he's an ejoornian, right? oh, riptide can barely tell organics apart.]

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[art_of_war]

[ In the words of the poet; jigga wha? ]

I am sorry, I do not know this word.

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[knaval]

Guess not then. Are you a human with makeup on, or something?

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[generalgrievous]

What sort of 'power' are you wanting to control?

[For now he appears as a human, but that doesn't prevent any ID from coming up with his actual names, if people are looking out for that sort of thing.]

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[art_of_war]

[ That's a lot of names. Thrawn is getting as much information as he can. ]

It is tactile and can become activated on contact. The problem then becomes that I do not know when it may occur.

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[generalgrievous]

Many of us have to deal with these... changes. Whether unwanted or unexpected, we must adapt and use them to their best advantage. They should have some purpose.

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[bindsthedead]

Discipline and meditation are the most helpful, although sometimes just staying away from anything fragile or flammable helps, if it's a destructive power.

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[art_of_war]

No. It is simply tactile. Activated by touch.

[ 'simply'. Seeing who last washed a soup spoon is really distracting. In fact Thrawn can't control it at all and is being assaulted with random bits of sensory input far more often than he is admitting. ]

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[bindsthedead]

I see. Meditation and learning to hold it back- to deliberately dull your perception are what I'd recommend. Or gloves, in the short term.

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[ex_firecross517]

[ Seifer's squinting down at his communicator. ]

You sick or something?

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[art_of_war]

[ ...alright Thrawn doesn't quite know how to respond to this. ]

I beg your pardon?

No I am not unwell.

[ex_firecross517]

You sure 'bout that? You're looking a little...under the weather.

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[phoenixleader]

[ Her blood runs cold as she sees the image of the man on the screen, the man who ruined everything she worked to build. Who had come so close to capturing General Dodonna, her crew, and her. She hesitates a long time, deciding what to say. How to say it. ]

depends on what kind of power you have.

[ She knows there's no changing her username. That he'll recognize it immediately. It's a gamble. A risk. But it's a statement, too. She won't be intimidated by him. ]

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[art_of_war]

[ The true irony is that in this place, everyone would be given extra abilities. Some could fly, others could set things on fire with their mind or shoot lightening out of their fingertips. But not Thrawn. For him it was as simple and as infinitely more distracting as seeing or feeling things about any given object. Even if it's who last washed a soup spoon. ]

It is tactile. Activated on contact. Gloves have been a suggested short term solution.

[ Whatever danger he may have posed once he no longer does. And Thrawn is certainly not the type to carry any sort of a grudge. Somewhat surprising that Hera would say anything to him at all, but a measure of acknowledgement that she did speak up is still afforded her. ]

video; can we do the thing where we pretend im not late

[reexamined]

Oh. Grand Admiral.

[This is bad news. Very bad.]

video; only if you will pretend my replies aren't late too :V

[art_of_war]

...since you have only restated my Imperial rank, I would ask that you please not reply unless you have an answer to my question to offer. Thank you.

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[reexamined]

My answers would be the same you've already received, and I'm sure you'd consider it a waste of time to hear me repeat "have you tried practicing yet?"

There is also "power negation" to consider.