[ That ... sparks an unexpected little flare of jealousy. Is that why Aral took to this man so readily? As a second son, one actually healthy (and handsome) and actually up to Barrayaran standards? No, that's a cruel thing to think of Aral. He knows the man too well now ... doesn't he?
Something in his posture goes a bit stiff. ]
Well - I've been away a lot. I think I got to know him best here, and he's twenty years younger than I remember.
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Something in his posture goes a bit stiff. ]
Well - I've been away a lot. I think I got to know him best here, and he's twenty years younger than I remember.