We spoke a bit after. [And there's that tension again. It had been easier regarding Allison, Cordelia had already broached that topic, and was a long standing relationship.]
The system set up is quite brilliant. Operated entirely under his country's previous intelligence organization. Playing on underestimation and social reservations, it would have been inspired.
[ She can't help it, can't hold it in anymore – she bursts out laughing, nearly doubling over with it as she reaches out to steady herself by grasping his forearm. ]
[ Nope, it's probably a full minute until she starts to calm down. She started to a few seconds after she began, but then she made the mistake of looking at his face and it started up in full again.
Finally, finally the laugh dissolves into quiet giggles, and she wipes her eyes with both hands. ]
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... Oh no. ] How'd he take it?
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But was Roy offended by it, or just embarrassed?
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We spoke a bit after. [And there's that tension again. It had been easier regarding Allison, Cordelia had already broached that topic, and was a long standing relationship.]
Were I to pursue relations there...
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—Good God, Aral. I thought something terrible had happened because of it.
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Anyway, go on. You spoke to him ... ?
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... Misinterpreted?
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[Which may explain the heavy conversation.]
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... An exchange of military intelligence. On a date.
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The system set up is quite brilliant. Operated entirely under his country's previous intelligence organization. Playing on underestimation and social reservations, it would have been inspired.
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On a date.
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Ah.. yes? It does make sense in that context?
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This is the most awkward standing.]
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Finally, finally the laugh dissolves into quiet giggles, and she wipes her eyes with both hands. ]
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I can fetch you water.
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I may regret asking, but I will anyway... What was that about?
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Just that you two are so similar. I swear, you military-minded men ...
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