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[failureisntachoice]

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[failureisntachoice]

[ Her own side is kept blocked off, more out of a desire for privacy than a lack of trust. This wasn't a decision she made overnight, both Aral and Gregor's words had been taken into consideration and she's kept their links shut tightly since this started, barring Aral's demonstration. Miles' non-child opinion is the only one she hasn't gotten on it yet.

There's a pause for consideration and a mental shrug. ]

Do you want me to?

[dendarii]

[ He stills a bit at that. A telltale little waver of hope - no, no, he can't let himself feel like that. He won't pressure her into anything. ]

It's not my opinion that matters. Yours does.

[failureisntachoice]

I've already made my decision and came to agreements with both Aral and Gregor. You're the only one that hasn't.

[ Though that bit of emotion she is getting tells her he has. Why won't these assholes just say what they mean? ]

[dendarii]

[ Another small flicker of hope despite himself. ]

And? What did they say?

[failureisntachoice]

Your father explained the benefits package and Gregor requested I keep our link shut unless it was necessary.

[ The former thought carrying more amusement than the latter. ]

You're supposed to provide me with uniforms.

[dendarii]

I - yes, that's all correct -

-- Are you saying you accept? Truly?

[failureisntachoice]

Yeah. I would have gotten rid of it by now if I didn't.

What about you? Aral made sure to give me the list of what you two are supposed to be doing with it too.

[dendarii]

Of course I want you to stay. And - you have everything from our side as well. All our loyalty and protection in return.

[ Honest joy is bubbling up from deep inside him. Having an armsman here - no, having Tex specifically is something he wouldn't have dreamed of. But feels very right all the same. ]

[failureisntachoice]

[ So he actually does want her as an armswoman. When was the last time she had felt like she belonged? Not since her time on Blue Team and that has been nothing but a distant memory since arriving.

Her own bit of happiness bleeds over for a second before she contains it. ]

So I've been hearing. I've been getting information piecemealed to me from Gregor and Aral.

[dendarii]

[ Oh. He can feel that right back. What a good thing this is. ]

Anything he's missed that I can help you with?

[failureisntachoice]

Aral covered the logistical benefits like pay and vacation, and Gregor went over some legal crap.

What I need to know is how this is going to change what I already do.

[dendarii]

Very little, to be honest. You'll be on call more. Rather like when I was younger.

[failureisntachoice]

Are you still going to need bedtime stories?

[dendarii]

[ A mental snort. ]

If I ever end up eight again, perhaps.

[failureisntachoice]

Good because all of mine are crappy.

I'll be sending you over reimbursement reports, by the way. For all the expenses while everyone's ages were out of order.

[dendarii]

[ He actually brightens at that. ]

Oh, yes. You're owed all that as my armswoman. And we'll have to discuss how much of a raise this deserves.

[failureisntachoice]

[ Oh good. He's glad he enjoys talking about money almost as much as she does. Specifically money she'll be receiving. ]

I kept all my timesheets for when I was on the clock. Your father mentioned on-duty pay vs. off-duty.

I'd think they'd be a raise and a signing-on bonus. This sounds like a contract extension to me.

[dendarii]

Ah, I should have expected nothing less...

[ He's amused, though, and still so very fond. ]

The bonus is typically a bit less liquid and a bit more ... well, liquid. A certain amount of alcohol is traditional. Timesheets also tend to be looser ... but as you won't be living with us, they'll be rather necessary.

[failureisntachoice]

Yeah, I wasn't planning on moving in.

You give your armsmen alcohol normally? How much?

[dendarii]

[ He names a rather significant amount. ]

Livery too of course, undress and dress. Although you will be supplied with as many sets as needed, it's traditional to provide the first one with the mead.

[failureisntachoice]

[ Well then. ]

You going to share the first drink with me when I get my uniform?

[dendarii]

An excellent idea.

[failureisntachoice]

How soon can I expect this to happen?

And I heard from Aral that you're supposed to supply things like medical. So I made sure he knew to keep an eye out for an android-specialist to have on call. You're welcome to join him.

[dendarii]

As soon as we can find a tailor, I suppose. I've been meaning to get in contact with one anyway. Once my surgery is done we can refocus.

... Ah, I'll do that as well. There must be someone.

[failureisntachoice]

Sounds good.

And I'd appreciate it. I've been lucky so far, but if things start heating up, I'd rather know now who to call for repairs.