For a moment, Bacara's somber face shows just the faintest smile. "Yes, Captain Rex leads Torrent. General Skywalker and Commander Tahno are their Jedi. In this case, I think Lieutenant Hardcase would be the man with the technical details."

He considers the conversational lure about Cody's disapproval. He's curious, but he limits himself to giving Warlock an ironically questioning Look.

Then he finishes off the paradox, and washes it down with miso broth (which has sadly cooled, but is still tasty). He catches Warlock's eye, and nods toward the basket of paradoxes with something that might pass for acknowledging thanks.

Let's see how Warlock responds to Bacara's silence.