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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.

Comments

[komarran]

Nothing I plan on doing. I didn't find my new assignment as favorable.

[idontwanttoknow]

How bad is it?

[Worse than working for Miles?]

[komarran]

More insulting than bad, and enough so that I'm taking the alternatives.

[ Explaining it all would require more context than Ivan would know about him at this point. ]

[idontwanttoknow]

So you are working for Miles instead.

[This guy has a way of avoiding the question.]

[komarran]

No, for the Emperor.

[ And Lord Vorkosigan of the older variety, as it's turning out. ]

[idontwanttoknow]

Oh. Well. That's a whole lot better, at least.

[He wouldn't mind working for Gregor if he knew Miles weren't part of the deal.]

[komarran]

It's my preferred arrangement. Are you still choosing to remain with your new assignment?

[idontwanttoknow]

I mean. I'm still really new at it. But it seems like the best option for now, so I'll stick around.

[komarran]

Good luck with your posting then, Lieutenant Vorpatril.

[idontwanttoknow]

Thank you, captain.

I'll probably be seeing you around?

[komarran]

If you plan to stay in the same residential area, most likely.

[idontwanttoknow]

That's the plan.

Take care. [Especially around Miles.]