[ He had long since gotten used to how glamorous Lakshmi preferred to dress herself. It drew more attention than he liked, but it clearly brought her comfort. Familiarity in a glittery package. Any danger associated with her arrival had long since passed and while she stuck out in any crowd she was in, no one had any reason to attack her. Any secrets she held lost their relevance over a thousand years ago.
He felt some remorse that he was dragging her through this. She had been royalty back home, but that didn't mean she wanted to dabble in what passed for nobility on Barrayar. ]
They often think that with any foreigners they speak with. [ He shrugs and reaches to take his own glass from a passing tray to take a large drink from. He didn't get drunk at these events, but the temptation was always there. ]
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He felt some remorse that he was dragging her through this. She had been royalty back home, but that didn't mean she wanted to dabble in what passed for nobility on Barrayar. ]
They often think that with any foreigners they speak with. [ He shrugs and reaches to take his own glass from a passing tray to take a large drink from. He didn't get drunk at these events, but the temptation was always there. ]
Do you enjoy these parties?