Would you love it?

Thrawn was standing by the sweet-sour section of the food array, surveying the different offerings, when Qilori caught up with him.

“I’d stay away from the kiki,” he warned, pointing to a mix of red, orange, and pale-blue half-moons. “It takes a particular set of digestive juices to handle it properly.”

“Interesting,” Thrawn said, peering more closely at the bowl. “Odd that our hosts would even include such a specialized dish.”

“Maybe,” Qilori said. “But you’d be surprised how many people will gladly trade a minute of delectable taste for an hour of gastric discomfort."

~

Thalias set the plate of warmed yapel triangles in front of Che’ri. It was dinnertime, which was supposed to mean a proper balanced meal, but Che’ri had wanted yapels and Thalias had decided that one meal of junk food wouldn’t kill her.

~

"A minute later they were all inside. It was a chocolate shop, Eli noted distantly, heavy with an aroma he would have found pleasantly enticing under other circumstances."

~

Fandoms are the ultimate way to enjoy layers of reality unknown to the most. They are not something that detaches us from the physical world, but, actually, adds content and fun.

The delicious food and sophisticated drinks that 'Raw'n and I shared during this trip were mindblowing. But, almost magically, the most exciting part was wondering, every time I posed my diminutive version of my favorite blue alien together with Japanese ramen, a pistachio old-fashioned donuts, or an omelet bowl if my favorite Chiss would actually love it.

Would he think it was too spicy? Would he detect the layered honey flavor? Would he appreciate the artistic plating?

Unfortunately, besides Ar'alani undeniable love for alcoholic drinks, we do not know much about Thrawn culinary preferences, or Csillian delicacies. Knowing the guy, however, I could guess along the way.

For sure, among millions of others, I owe Mr. Zahn the fact that (1) chocolate exists in canon, and (2) Eli finds it alluring "under other circumstances" (!).

Wrapping, with an almost 7 hours drive to go, this incredible week, I want to thank YOU ALL for your support and comments, and happiness along the way.