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[The thought "Do you trust her?" doesn't even come to mind. He has her back to her and she quite literally has Miles in her arms.

There was some light surprise and .. some reassurance to Aral to actually find it still open, as distant as the thread was. He didn't pry to listen.

The quiet approval that filtered back was over the plan itself, though his own undertone of reservations remained. Vor could be listed as a synonym to paranoia.]

As much as I believe it would keep my reflexes sharp... [A dry smile.] No objections. ... She has some notable skill.

[There's a note to it that hinted he didn't just mean combat.]

[vorbarra]

[ Gregor wouldn't say he's missed Barrayar precisely, with the whole snake pit that comes with it, but he has been homesick in some measure. Aral's unquestioning understanding is just precisely what he's homesick for: people that understand him without needing to ask any further clarification. It balms the part of him that's been explaining who he is and what that means over and over, which he doesn't mind but does get wearing.

The quiet approval does more than anything else to encourage Gregor to leave the link open in small measure. He admits too that having the one to Miles still shut off and gaping motivates him there.

Speaking of... He glances over his shoulder. ] She does. She's been a very useful contact here... and more importantly, a friend. I believe we should join that conversation now.


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