[Miles texting was usually a rather pleasant surprise. Not to say that the Barrayaran wasn't outgoing, it's just he tended to be a bit self focused, and out of sight = out of mind.
They'd half written up the usual sharp, half-joke, half-offer, when the vulnerability of the last line strikes them.
It's a full minute before there's an answer.]
Do you want a catalogue of good traits, or are we dealing with that sort of mood where you're looking to cut yourself on implied insults.
[The second text comes right after.]
What brought this on? I am up for kicking someone's ass, as needed.
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They'd half written up the usual sharp, half-joke, half-offer, when the vulnerability of the last line strikes them.
It's a full minute before there's an answer.]
Do you want a catalogue of good traits, or are we dealing with that sort of mood where you're looking to cut yourself on implied insults.
[The second text comes right after.]
What brought this on? I am up for kicking someone's ass, as needed.