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[dendarii]

Since April. And it's not going away. And - the security issues are still the same, really. He'd be just as upset to have me harmed as he would even if we weren't dating.

[komarran]

[ No, he wouldn't try to put an end to any of this though if someone from their part of the Nexus arrived and decided to take up arms he'd rather know now than have it sprung on him later. Not that knowing now makes it any easier to wrap his mind around with the little he knows of their Emperor.

Vor. Their romantic entanglements are best left alone. ]

It's fortunate the planet we're on is more open to such relationships than Barrayar.

[dendarii]

[ Ow, Duv. Miles really should get used to the thought that not everyone from home is going to like this relationship. But it still stings. ]

Barrayar's going to have to deal with it too.

[komarran]

If we all return to the same timeline with our memories intact.

[ Another reality to be dealt with, one Duv's being confronted with due to Kasumi's own troubles with those she cares for leaving. To different realities and scarcely a thought of their time spent here for all they knew. ]

[dendarii]

[ As always, Miles is stubbornly determined to believe otherwise. ]

If we don't, then I'm no security concern of yours.

[komarran]

No, but I didn't acquire my captaincy and posting in Imperial Security by being untrustworthy.

[dendarii]

I know you didn't. Just - god, you think I haven't thought about that? I just refuse to plan for that possibiliy.

[komarran]

If you want success, it's an eventuality you should be prepared for.

[dendarii]

There's no point in planning for failure. If I fail, I forget.

[komarran]

What are your current plans for success then?

[dendarii]

Work my ass off so I can wade into that political morass as best I can.

[komarran]

Is your research department bringing us closer to a solution for returning home, memories intact?

[dendarii]

Of course it is. But I can't help with that part.

[komarran]

No, but I was hoping for a progress report. It's of interest to me as well.

[dendarii]

Ah. Nothing since the last, then.

[komarran]

Wonderful. I had been hoping to give Ms. Goto better news.

[dendarii]

... Your girlfriend, right?

[komarran]

Yes, girlfriend. She's had some recent troubles with friends from home departing unexpectedly.

[dendarii]

Ah. Then I truly wish I had more comfort to offer.

[komarran]

If the situation changes, please inform me as soon as possible. You're not the only one wishing to preserve what's happened here.

[dendarii]

You love her, don't you.

[komarran]

And? If your relationship is none of my business, I hardly see how mine is yours.

[dendarii]

[ Ow. That stung a bit more than it should have. ]

... I was only curious. I'm happy for you, Captain.

[komarran]

[ Likewise had Miles' defensiveness from earlier. There was too much to lose from this place that it's put him at odds with his desire to return home. ]

Thank you. I'm treasuring the time I have here, however long it may be.

[dendarii]

Mm. As am I. We never know when one of us will be pulled away.