Luceti Appointments

[vor]

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[fleurdesel]

It is. I don't have much experience with militaristic societies or a hierarchy such as this, nor do I have any relative situations to compare it to.

[vor]

It's just...something I've never done before. Balancing my friends who are my subjects with my friends who are not. It was kind of a moot point back home.

[fleurdesel]

I'll do what I can to keep that from being an issue in the future. Even when one isn't in your situation it's difficult enough.

[vor]

Elegantly spoken, from the woman who gave me a black eye and called me...what was it? A "fucking idiot."

[fleurdesel]

There is a time for eloquence and a time to be blunt. The trick is to know when to change over in one's language. Or to simply not give a shit.

[vor]

Right. But I don't think you need to be formal with me right now. You've been forgiven.

[fleurdesel]

If you're certain.

[vor]

My foster-mother's religion places particular emphasis on forgiveness. I hear it's good for interpersonal relationships.

[fleurdesel]

Far better than the alternative. You've enough on your mind without holding a grudge.

[vor]

[The drawback to being Gregor is that only people who know you really, really well can tell for sure whether or not you're teasing.]

I...really have come to value you, Adele. I don't have many friends here. Thank you.

[fleurdesel]

[She's still learning his ticks and quirks. It'll be some time yet before she can pick her way through deadpanned humor. But she tries.]

You're dear to me as well, Gregor. It's why I became as mad as I was. I handled everything poorly but...I do count you close.

[vor]

I got that right around the time the anger wore off.

[fleurdesel]

I would like to say I'm not normally so blunt with those I care for...but that would be lying. I do not normally strike them, though.

[vor]

What's forgiven is forgiven. You don't have to keep bringing it up.

[fleurdesel]

Habit. If I don't remind myself of my mistakes I'll never learn from them. Or at least that is the rationalization I've given myself.

[vor]

Maybe. Just don't do it constantly. You'll drive yourself crazy.

[fleurdesel]

Some might say I'm already there. They're idiots for thinking so, but some would say that.

[vor]

You're not crazy. I'm Barrayaran, I would know.

[fleurdesel]

True, but I am neurotic. Better than I once was, true, but I've some work yet left ahead of me.

[vor]

Considering my own family, no wonder I'm right at home around you.

[fleurdesel]

You're not a LeBlanc unless you have an anxiety disorder of some sort.

[vor]

[A low chuckle as he considers how ulcers run in the Vorkosigan family.] Really?

[fleurdesel]

Really. We've two or three separate specialists on hand- and have kept them in practice for quite some time.

[vor]

You must be among our French ancestors. I wonder how the languages compare, a thousand years and a planet removed.

[fleurdesel]

Perhaps I am. It would not surprise me overmuch, considering how caught up most of my family is in making a solid standing for themselves. As for the language...the root would be similar, I suppose? Context would change a great deal of meaning.