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[failureisntachoice]

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[use_everything]

He has recovered his vision...

[failureisntachoice]

Yeah, I noticed. I still found it odd he expected a couple of kids to take care of him through the entire recovery. I'm glad Cordelia was there to help.

[use_everything]

I cannot speak to that, honestly, nor guess fairly.

Though I am as well. Cordelia has a way with the more stubborn types. Mostly, she does not put up with it.

[failureisntachoice]

Yeah, it's why I get along with her so well.

[ There's a small pause as she considers her next words. Then, ] Would you be fine with properly introducing us? So I at least know who he is?

[use_everything]

[Aral being Aral, had been taking the whole line of questioning as doubt upon his own judgement, rather than Roy's character (Miles gets it from somewhere)... so while the connection may be held closed by Tex, the brightening on Aral's face at this request gives him almost a boyish cast.]

Should you wish, I would be honored.

[failureisntachoice]

[ The expression causes her own to soften. Slightly. Everything is entirely a judgement over Roy's character, but if Aral is trusting him this much, she may as well see what he's getting into. ]

I do. [ And a hint of worry seeps into her voice at her next question, ] Is this going to change anything for us?

[use_everything]

[The surprise is genuine, as well as the low intensity of the] No.

[There's a pause, and a much more cautious,]

Not.. unless you wish it.

[failureisntachoice]

[ A small sigh, more of relief than anything else. ]

I wasn't planning on it. I'm just... new to this. [ She waves vaguely with her hand. ]

[use_everything]

It.. is very new to me as well. It is foreign in many ways, quite literally. I may not be entirely graceful.

[failureisntachoice]

I know I won't be. [ There's no 'may' about it. ] Thanks for telling me.

[use_everything]

[He shakes his head.] You've as much right as Cordelia or myself.

... And we've still a trip to plan.

[failureisntachoice]

I wasn't sure where the line was on that. [ Though the knowledge causes her to smile softly. ]

Yeah, we do. To Texas, right?

[use_everything]

Just so.

... Have you decided on an area? I've tried a bit of research and the land is bloody enormous.

[failureisntachoice]

Austin. I wanted to visit the capital since that's the area Allison was from. There's plenty of wilderness and civilization both, if Cordelia wanted to join.

[use_everything]

We'll only have her as far as the last hotel, belike. Though I'm sure she'll wish us well.

We might want to watch what she packs this time, though.

[failureisntachoice]

I'll keep an eye on it. We're going to need room for real supplies if we're going to do a more extensive camping trip.

[use_everything]

Just so. Those are best suited for home anyway.

[failureisntachoice]

Yeah. She's trying to get me to use the storage space in here for a second collection.

[use_everything]

For your own? Not a bad idea. Don't let her take over though. She will.

[Things being married to a Betan does? Removes quite a few inhibitions when it comes to communication between lovers.]

[failureisntachoice]

What if it means she pays for most of it? That could make it worthwhile.

[use_everything]

Ah. Is that the concern?

[failureisntachoice]

No, not if I see something I really want. But I'm not going to complain if she offers.

[use_everything]

She likely will. As oft as she needles about my expenses, she's not been particularly shy either.

[Cordelia IS a Vorkosigan, after all, by marriage and right, if not by blood.]

[failureisntachoice]

Does she really spend all her money on toys?

[use_everything]

That is what she sees fit to tell me about. It may be a skewed perspective.