017 - New Inmate

[not_annika]

Admiral Thrawn, I have been selected to be your warden. Respond.

Comments

Voice;

[thrawn]

This is Thrawn. If you wish to discuss your position as my warden, I am available.

Re: Voice;

[not_annika]

Good. Meet me in a location of your choosing.

Voice;

[thrawn]

My quarters will do.

Re: Voice;

[not_annika]

State their location.

Re: Voice;

[thrawn]

Level six, room ten.

Spam

[not_annika]

[Seven arrives promptly, file in hand, and knocks or otherwise indicates her presence on the other side of the door. She is dressed in a pair of blue trousers, red jacket and cream shirt, with black, sturdy heels.]

Spam

[thrawn]

[Thrawn answers the door moments after Seven arrives, dressed in a nicely cut but plain white uniform. He glances briefly at Seven, and the file in her hand, before moving to allow her to enter.]

Please, make yourself comfortable, Warden.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

[She nods in respect.] Thank you. [She hesitates for a second near a chair, she prefers standing as a rule, but most people would expect her to sit, so she does.] You may refer to me as Seven or Seven of Nine, if you wish.

Spam

[thrawn]

[Thrawn sits down as well, studying Seven for a few moments before he speaks.]

Seven. [Thrawn seems to be thinking about that for a few more moments before his attention returns to her.] Is there anything in particular you think we should discuss first?

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

[She expected to be called on it, but doesn't particularly mind that he doesn't.] Most inmates would appreciate a view of their file, but if you have any queries to ask, I will answer.

Spam

[thrawn]

It is mildly interesting that we are allowed to view our files. Although, I've come to see that rules on this ship are few and far between.

I do have questions, and a few requests, one of which is to have a look at my file. As for my questions... what do you expect of me, as your assigned inmate?

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

Keeping your file from you would make redemption more difficult while providing me with little advantage. It would not be efficient to do so.

Primarily, I expect good behaviour, inciting violence is unacceptable, partaking in violence will be taken on a case by case basis, as there are individuals on board who lack appropriate skills to control their baser instincts.

It is recommended, though not required, that you take up an occupation that you would find stimulating on an intellectual or emotional basis.

I do require honesty from you, the matters that we will discuss will be uncomfortable, but necessary for our work. Please trust that I bring them up not to amuse myself but to assist you.

I would also appreciate it if you would check in in the event that we flood or make port or any other barge incident so I may ensure your well being.

Spam

[thrawn]

[Thrawn clasps his hands in his lap and leans back as he listens.]

That is acceptable. I have no desire to engage in unnecessary violence, but given the capabilities and violent tendencies of others aboard this ship, I wish to request a blaster pistol or other energy weapon. Even one with only a stun setting will suffice.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

[A quick nod.] Agreed. I will request it shortly.

Spam

[thrawn]

I should also like to have my art collection, and a holoprojector suitable for viewing it.

Do you have any questions for me, Seven?

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

[Seven nods at that before offering the file.] I merely wish to have your reaction to what the Admiral has included in the file.

Spam

[thrawn]

[Thrawn takes the file and begins reading. He shows no reaction beyond a slight narrowing of his eyes.]

I have not often needed to consider what others think of the morality of my choices.

The details of my actions are accurate.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

Morality cannot exist in a vacuum. Indeed, it may be considered the point of morality: how our actions affect others and attempting to mitigate the damage.

Spam

[thrawn]

I always consider how my actions affect others.

There will always be those who are affected by my actions who disagree with them, such is the nature of the galaxy. I meant more that it has been a long time since anyone with any authority over me has had any consideration for the morality of my actions.

Yet, I find myself at the mercy of an entity with the apparent ability to circumvent death; one which believes I need to change.

[Thrawn closes the file and almost closes his eyes.]

I've been thinking about this, and the implications. Reading my file has been particularly informative.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

An unfortunate statement concerning your superiors.

[She nods.] The implications are indeed troubling, particularly given the capricious nature of the Admiral.

Spam

[thrawn]

For a being concerned with redeeming the dead, the Admiral does seem to take a less involved approach.

I should also like to know what you think, having read my file.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

I appreciate your desire for order, your methods for achieving it are unacceptable. The universe is infinitely complex, as are its occupants, imposing order on them without their consent is not only illogical but immoral.

Re: Spam (sorry for the lateness this got misplaced in my inbox)

[thrawn]

It was not about order for the sake of order. A divided galaxy is a vulnerable galaxy.

Spam (Right ok.)

[not_annika]

A galaxy should be united under common goals and sentiments, not forced under it. Otherwise, the vulnerability you seek to destroy is only buried, not eliminated. Resentments grow stronger the longer they are left to fester.

Spam

[thrawn]

If the galaxy were to wait for a common goal, it would be far too late.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

Too late for what?

Spam

[thrawn]

To defend itself.

Pirates and warlords are always a problem, but there are far greater threats lurking outside what most species consider 'the known galaxy'.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

There are always threats. And species are known to unite despite differences against them. Most species are able to grasp that it better to unite when forces against them are overwhelming. The effort required to subdue them will only serve to weaken them.

Spam

[thrawn]

[Thrawn is silent for several moments.]

I believe we are about to find ourselves in a very circular debate.

You have made your position clear.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

No. I have not. My position is that your choices and position regarding other species' sovereign rights is what brought you here and you will not be permitted to leave in a manner that guarantees your continued existence until you surrender that opinion. Adapt.

Re: Spam

[thrawn]

I was not so foolish as to believe I would live forever, and took appropriate precautions.

Consider my position.

I can accept my death, or I can pursue the possibility of returning to life only to work against what I created during the last decades of my life.

It is not a choice to take lightly. I must weigh the value of my life against what I believe.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

What precautions?

There is no reward without risk and your way carries a fundamental flaw. I will find you a book on the primary power in my sector of space. The Federation contains over a hundred and twenty worlds and it is still growing by consensus.

You have to weigh the value of your life, the pain you may spare those who you would subsume and the rights of those worlds to self-determination against those beliefs.

The position you have taken is egotistical and selfish.

Spam

[thrawn]

I have left behind successors.

[The fact that he left behind clones of himself is even greater insurance.]

I will study your Federation, but I also request holograms of the art of its members.

Re: Spam

[not_annika]

I will take your request under advisement. [It's not a good idea to give him all the things, he'll get the book and holograms at home because that's a homesickness thing, but the rest is just luxuries.]

Spam

[thrawn]

[Thrawn nods.]

Is there anything else?