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[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.

[komarran]

No. It makes it difficult to know what committments to make. I'd rather not break my word.

[dendarii]

... I say make them anyway. Either we'll remember or it won't matter.