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[idontwanttoknow]

[A new world, a whole new populace to meet. As long as they don't expect him to do anything other than woo them, Ivan thinks he'll get on with these people quite well.

Time to introduce himself, then. He takes as much time as necessary to figure out the (frankly archaic) video capture equipment. His first call needs to show his good side, after all.]

Hello, De Chima. I've recently been ImPorted to your beautiful city, and I'm looking for an equally beautiful guide to introduce me to my new home. Would any of you ladies out there care to oblige me?

I also thought I would introduce myself for those of you who aren't sure whether or not to help me: My name is Ivan Vorpatril, and I am your galactic dream come true. Respond to me on this channel, and I can happily repay you with a night that is truly out of this world.

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[dendarii]

[ The feed doesn't show anything at first - only the sound of deep, almost manic laughter. ]

[idontwanttoknow]

[...what?]

Excuse me?

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[brushoff]

Oh my God. [ he is so happy. Your galactic dream come true? Hello there Captain Ego, meet the other Captain Ego. ]

I want to get to know you already.

[idontwanttoknow]

[Well, he's certainly not female, but he certainly sounds like a better friend than some people on this channel. This is a much better start.]

That's easy enough to arrange. What's your name? And can you point me to the best bar in town?

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[fridgeflower]

Uh... Well. I'm not in De Chima, but if you ever want to see Heropa... [ Ahem. ]

Are you from space? Something like that?

[idontwanttoknow]

Heropa?

[It's not home, but it would be a good idea to see more of this place.]

I'd be delighted.

Yes, I am from space. I live on a planet called Barrayar, but I've been on diplomatic missions to places like Cetaganda.

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[whathawksdo]

[ Sorry, pal, but she's sticking to voice, about as much to make him guess if she's beautiful or not as it is being too lazy to switch the comm to video. ]

Galactic dream come true? Funny. I don't recall ever having galactic dreams in the first place.

[idontwanttoknow]

[Someone's playing hard to get. Ivan doesn't mind, and his smile certainly doesn't change.]

We could make a new one, you and me.

[vorbarra]

Hello, Ivan.

[ He'd been wondering who'd appeared in his head today. That answers that. This... is a relief, actually. ]

[idontwanttoknow]

[There's another voice he knows. At least Gregor doesn't lead him on like Miles did.

...this does explain that bit about the superpower related to liege relationships.]

Gregor? It's--you're here, too?

[How many Barrayarans are there on this planet, anyway?]

( video. ) ha ha ha mistaken identity.

[desequilibre]

[ For a moment the sheer joy he feels at seeing Aramis' face consumes him. Even the flirting he puts aside to scramble for his communication device. But then the man introduces himself and it's like a stone drops from his chest into the pit of his stomach.

Grey had d'Artagnan's face. He knows how this works.

He just wishes he didn't. ] Monsieur Vorpatril. I doubt I can help you much for companionship. [ He is not an attractive lady, he's surly and beardy and grumpy, sorry. ] But I do know a fair bit about De Chima.

[idontwanttoknow]

[No; in fact, this man looks rather like the kind of soldier who used to boss Ivan around. He doesn't mind taking orders when it's appropriate, but he's not exactly seeking someone to boss him around, either.

His mother did teach him to be civil, though.]

Thank you for your offer. Tell me, what places would be most interesting to a newcomer?

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[rathercommon]

[ And here is a cat - who is a lady, and quite beautiful, thank you very much, so there's your criteria satisfied, Ivan - sitting on the screen, commenting wryly: ]

Smooth operator.

[idontwanttoknow]

[Well. That is certainly a cat. Quite a beautiful cat, too, but Ivan isn't interested in cats for romantic company.

And why is it talking? Do the creatures here have powers?]

I do try.

You know, I don't think we've been introduced.

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[wizzardly]

Does that ever actually work for you?

[idontwanttoknow]

All the time, actually. You should try it.

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[youbastard]

[ She's trying pretty hard to not laugh. ]

The galaxy is a big place so that's quite the claim to make.

[idontwanttoknow]

Oh, the galaxy is large, but love is a rather universal language.

not here but

[jacksonian]

[ stalks this post really intently ]

[illuminescent]

Well.

That is quite forward, is it not?

[idontwanttoknow]

Forward? Well, yes, but that's what it takes sometimes.

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[komarran]

Lieutenant Vorpatril. I see your style hasn't changed.

[ Can you feel the slight disappointment dipping into his voice? ]

[idontwanttoknow]

[Should he recognize this voice? He certainly doesn't. But it's someone who knows his name and, apparently, him.]

Who is this?

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[fastballspeciaaaaal]

Bluuuuuuuh.

[And that's all this child has to say on the matter.]

[idontwanttoknow]

...what?

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[stealwithit]

[ Have a ~mysterious hooded lady on the other end of the video feed, her grin equal parts amused and sly. ]

"Galactic dream come true." That's pretty big talk, Ivan Vorpatril. Milky Way's a big place, you know.

[idontwanttoknow]

Oh, I know it is. I've seen some of it. But love is universal, you know.