[But Gregor can't help caring about how the Barrayarans are perceived here. In their own universe, they're sometimes seen as being sort of backward and barbaric. He'd rather avoid that here.]
And you shouldn't be. You understand why I didn't stop him from asking you to leave?
Actually, it was because it's Ivan's flat, not mine. Anything I say to him, whether or not I mean it in an official capacity, is probably going to be obeyed. It's his right to decide who is and is not allowed in his flat, and I'm supposed to protect those rights.
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.
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And you shouldn't be. You understand why I didn't stop him from asking you to leave?
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Is this helping you understand?
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I...really have come to value you, Adele. I don't have many friends here. Thank you.
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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.
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