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From:

whatdidisay

gregor greg guess what??? 😱😱😱😱

From:

hellsbel

Spending night with Miles so he doesn't freeze. Hope you're somewhere warm.

[he said you read him the riot act when he got back. good. same. hopes you're out somewhere fetching more blankets.]

From:

hohnkai

A copy of The Komarr Report, a strategy/military memoir written by Miles Vorkosigan's father, will be placed in your mailbox.

From:

whatdidisay

Please tell me you got shacked up with someone for this planet, Gregor. I didn't even plan this, this is great.

From:

hellsbel

Pleas tell me theres a hangovr remedy fr maple mead. And wher your br ~~cou~~ Miles is so I'gn kill im. Did you really try him fr treason at 17 what were how old were you ?? Thnk you for lettng us keep hm. Or th other way round. He givs his all. I cant send this on parchmt so you could burn it later, but luckly I have no sens of shame. If you havent tried th stuff yu shoud.

[it's not every day one gets to drunk-text the Emperor of Barrayar. seize the moment, eh?]

From:

forwardmomentum

Since I promised you I'd always tell you what I'm going to do before I do it: Bel and I are using this mandatory matchmaking horseshit as an excuse to do a little recon planetside. Nothing audacious, don't worry. Just posing as a couple of tourists and seeing what we can see.

From:

hellsbel

Never rains but it pours. Sorry to have to report that one of the new crewpeople attacked someone. Rinzler's his name, going by the directory. He'll be down in the hold by the time you get this; you can let him stew until morning, on the off chance you're not asleep. Don't let him out right away -- he's dangerous. Took two stuns to bring him down.

I'm in medbay. Got cut up a little. If you want to come up here in the morning, I'm entertaining visitors from anytime to whenever.

[there, all nice and professional. proud of themself!]

From:

hohnkai

A copy of Swords and Shield, a trashy romance series written by Varric Tethras, will be placed inside your mailbox.

From:

earthandpine

((After THIS.))

My name is Rosethorn. There's been a violent altercation in the garden. The situation is already under control and no one was hurt, but I'd appreciate the presence of someone more familiar with the ship's procedures.

[Text, a moment later]
I want this handled peacefully, very carefully, and as soon as possible. The culprit is a child. Given what little I've seen of their mental state, I think it's dangerous to assume this will be an isolated incident. [She wants precautions in place, to protect the crew from Chara and vice versa.]

From:

hellsbel

[about twenty minutes after getting Miles bundled into a ground car on his way back to the ship]

Greg, Miles is heading back. We got into a bar fight. Don't let Ivan laugh. I got a black eye out of it-- [and more, and much more, and it's not why this is text instead of video] --just so you're not surprised. He could probably use some ice for his jaw. Fairly sure we weren't identified, but the damned organization is locked down solid; no intel.

I'll be taking in the sights down here for a day or so.

[the rest... the rest should come from Miles, if he wants it to; Bel... isn't conflicted at all.]

From:

ultramatum

Attention: Arbitration Officer Gregor Vorbarra
Subject: Inquiry Regarding Criminal Files

Hello Gregor Vorbarra,

My name is Ultra Magnus, an Autobot from Cybertron and current crewmember aboard the Moira. I recently spent some time in the ship medical bay in cryo stasis. Upon my return to duty, it seems that the captains saw fit to instate a new judicial system amongst the crew to deal with crimes and misdemeanors. This was one of several points I brought to Personnel Officer Miles Vorkosigan to pass on to the captains, and I am pleased to see they saw fit to act on my suggestion.

I assume it is because of this they chose to present me the additional duties of Bailiff and Probation Officer. In the future, I will be assisting in jury sessions, and following up with convicted crew members to ensure they do not return to undesirable behaviors. However, due my recent stay in cryo, it appears I missed many sessions, and was hoping you may assist me to getting up to speed.

As Arbitration Officer, as well as a senior member of the crew, perhaps you could provide me with more information on previous incidents. Despite the fact these acts may have taken place before my assignment to Probation Officer, I feel it would be remiss to allow those individuals to continue unchecked, and hope that in doing so to establish a precedent for any future criminals that may be working with me in the future.

If you could provide any information or documentation on such matters (arrest reports, disciplinary reviews, etc.), it would be very much appreciated. In addition, if there are any crew members you feel should be watched more careful, please inform me as soon as possible. If you would prefer to discuss these matter in person, please let me know so we can make appropriate arrangements. However, if this does not fall under the jurisdiction of your office, then I apologize for misunderstanding and would ask that you please direct me to the appropriate crew member.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

- Ultra Magnus
Moira Repair Officer, Bailiff/Probation Officer, (Former) Second in Command of the Lost Light, Former Duly Appointed Enforcer of the Tyrest Accord

From:

whatdidisay

M'mother's here. From when I was two. Thought you could use the head's up.

From:

hellsbel

[whisks out the door of Nomo 005 less than a minute after the message went through. hasn't taken time to finish dressing; trousers were already on, but no tunic softens the figure under the tightly fitted thermal layer. would knock, but the door--

brought up short for an uncomprehending moment, Bel pulls in a breath, lean face bloodless, staring at the twisted metal. what had done that?

after Greg's brief contact, though, it's almost unimportant.

why knock, anyway -- 'I'm coming over' is plenty of notice. it doesn't even occur to Bel to think twice about reaching for the handle.]

Edited Date: 2016-04-26 03:12 am (UTC)