[ Obviously he has to trust Miles deeply in order for their link to work the way it does between them, but Gregor feels skittish about revealing that in front of this younger Aral. He still doesn't know quite how to handle him, or what he'll make of him. So he deflects. ]
If it were more like a radio signal, broadcast-receive, instead of a mutual muddle, maybe.
[ Huh. A bit of curiosity across the link at Gregor - but he acquiesces, following his lead. He'll end up telling Aral about the pain-sharing later ... ]
Absolutely not.
[ Is Miles' equally simple response. Have his parents be here and in another house? Never. ]
[ Gregor sends Miles back a hint of self-conscious wryness without a flicker in his expression. He trusts Miles will be able to figure out that he wants to make a good impression on Aral, and isn't sure how to go about that yet.
But he's similarly dismissive of this offer. He can't fathom splitting up the Vorkosigans more than they naturally are, with Miles constantly going off-world at home. ]
That's not necessary, [ he says diplomatically. ] You're not an intrusion. You're perfectly welcome to whatever accommodations I can give you.
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If it were more like a radio signal, broadcast-receive, instead of a mutual muddle, maybe.
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[At that, there's a pause, looking around at the room, and then at the two of them.]
I was, in fact, assigned here, by some humor or intent of the government. I can find other accommodations.
[It's presented neutrally, a simple offer.]
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Absolutely not.
[ Is Miles' equally simple response. Have his parents be here and in another house? Never. ]
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But he's similarly dismissive of this offer. He can't fathom splitting up the Vorkosigans more than they naturally are, with Miles constantly going off-world at home. ]
That's not necessary, [ he says diplomatically. ] You're not an intrusion. You're perfectly welcome to whatever accommodations I can give you.