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[failureisntachoice]

[ An automated voice speaks because someone hasn't bothered to set up a proper voicemail. The only part in her voice is her name. ] You have reached Agent Texas. Leave a message at the tone.

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[use_everything]

I believe that fair. [He considers and then, gauging the waters, not so much of the subject but how she feels about him at the moment...]

Shall we sit, first?

[failureisntachoice]

[ She studies him for a moment before nodding and motioning for him to join her at the dining table. ]

Yeah, we should. [ Because she's getting the feeling this is going to be a longer conversation than anticipated. ]

[use_everything]

[He takes his seat on the far side of the table, hands folding... and then unfolding and set flat.]

What first struck me was both his loyalty to his men, and the loyalty he had in return. It tells me a great deal about him as a leader and as a person.

.. You've much the same of that protective ferociousness. [Or really, they wouldn't be having this conversation.] As does Cordelia.

[failureisntachoice]

[ She keeps her own arms folded against her chest as she leans back in her seat and watches him. ]

What 'men' of his are here for you to gauge that from? The kids that have been running around him?

[use_everything]

[There's not much giving ground in that stance. Still, he pushes on.]

As well as a general and intelligence officer. The network there does have variety. Though his instincts are particularly strong for the children.

[failureisntachoice]

Haven't met either of them, just the kids. And the last I heard of them in regards to Roy, they were the ones taking care of him.

[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.]