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[failureisntachoice]

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[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.

[failureisntachoice]

I don't think I've seen the full extent of her collection.

[use_everything]

It... is impressive. Notably impressive. The tech here is far behind what she's imported, but not lacking for creativity.

[failureisntachoice]

[ She's almost scared to ask, ] ...All well-used?

[use_everything]

Not... all.

It's not as though these things can be returned if one finds them not entirely to taste.

[failureisntachoice]

Too true. At least you have more uses for them now.