[ if this were the aral he knows, he'd give him a decidedly aggrieved look at the attempt to keep from laughing. instead, he sighs. this.. this is his life. fare thee well, oliver jole, because there's no getting out of it now. you're in far too deep.

the correction earns an apologetic glance, though. ] --Of course. I-- It's taking a little more effort than I'd like to.. adjust. [ that's so, uncomfortably true. ] .. That does sound like her, though. I'm glad things have worked out. [ cordelia, jole learned very quickly, almost always gets her way. usually, her way is even the best way. ]