He has no rebreather mask, and so it is that in the aftermath of the explosions, with fire and rubble all around, Thrawn coughs, and keeps coughing.

His dress whites are now dress grays, and even dress blacks in places, and blood is running from a cut in his scalp. Possibly several cuts.

His ribs hurt.

This is all . . . unfortunate.

"You might -- have done better -- Syndulla --- "

Another coughing gasp.

" -- to have made -- a break -- for it before triggering -- this rather -- ingenious mess."