"as dozens of pairs, or sets, as the case and species may be, of eyes turned toward them,"

The way you've written the fancy party atmosphere is so charming to read but you're also very good at putting in these descriptive details that remind us that this is a SPACE fancy party, alien eye configurations and all, without it seeming like a clunky REFERENCE or unnecessary pause. Like, this is just Hux's quick read of the room, now let's get back to throwing shade on the Republic.