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With the fast penta or was there another time?

No, I mean the fight. With the Queen. I was just ... overwhelmed.

Ah. [The cascade had happened the same day... but that was after.. unrelated, really. Damn.]

... Well. It was a good theory while it lasted.

[ Miles nods slowly. ]

We should ... be prepared for more, probably.

Probably.

Well, I don't mind staying close. [Bel is going to need to find a better cover story though. That is only going to work once.]

I figured you weren't going to argue with that part of it.

No. [They curl a little bit closer.] Besides, being where you are tends to be the most exciting spots.

Even here on Barrayar?

Well, it would be fun watching them have to get used to me.

[ A faint snort. ]

You have gotten some stares. The house would adjust soon enough. The rest ... well, there'd be a scandal in my district for sure.

[They smirk.]

I prefer to think of it as astonished at my amazing ass.

And oh yes, there are sure to be all sorts of the usual rumors.

Your ass is amazing, it's true.

[ He pats it lightly for emphasis. ]

What's the usual rumor?

Deviancy and debauchery. Usually they're incredibly unimaginative when it comes right down to details though. Disappointing.

Chalk it up to pure, naive jealousy.

That is the easier thing. [Their fingers brush over Miles' shortened hair. Good god, he really did look washed out.]

Go sleep, we'll figure out everything later.

[ As he always does after one of these episodes. It's been a long day. ]

... All right. Just don't leave.

[They curl a little closer. Their voice gentles subtly.]

I'll be here when you wake up.

[ He nods, then, and lets himself drift off. ]

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