[ Outcasts. Many of the outsiders fit into categories that Barrayarans traditionally disproved of already, particularly out on the frontlines defending their planet. The fact that the soldiers are choosing now to be picky has Duv wanting to roll his eyes. He manages to withhold the gesture as he watches Wash. So being near the man hadn't discouraged him, but he can't fault him.
Staying at his shoulder in case one of the soldiers tries to get at the man's back, Duv regards the most outspoken of the group confronting them. ]
That might not be possible, [ he muses, keeping his tone oddly even and calm. This would be stirring the pot further, but if he couldn't retaliate this way, what was the damn point of being here. ] I don't recall Barrayar being known for mathematics or literacy.
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Staying at his shoulder in case one of the soldiers tries to get at the man's back, Duv regards the most outspoken of the group confronting them. ]
That might not be possible, [ he muses, keeping his tone oddly even and calm. This would be stirring the pot further, but if he couldn't retaliate this way, what was the damn point of being here. ] I don't recall Barrayar being known for mathematics or literacy.