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“They are claiming they are married, now”.
Detective Lieutenant Fastane snickered. Well that’s a new one.
Then he heard a new voice, with a distinct Barrayaran accent. “Who is?”
“Who the heck are you?”
The dark haired officer pointed to his silver eyes “That’s who the heck I am.”
Detective Captain Mani added, “He’s Vor. That makes this an Impsec matter. Lieutenant Kalayev is now in charge, with our full cooperation.”
Kalayev asked “Do they have witnesses”?
“Yes, two.” Fano grudgingly replied. “And a circle of what looks like oatmeal”.
“Then by Barrayaran law, they are married. There’s no valid charges.”
Sulmona could be heard muttering “We’re not on Barrayar”.
Mani just shook his head. Kalayev raised an eyebrow, but said nothing.
It was left to Fastane to reply. “It wasn’t a merger. Barrayaran law will take precedence when a Barrayaran subject is involved. “
“Barrarayan resident.”, Kalayev corrected almost gently. “We’re all Barrayaran subjects”.
Fano spoke up, “Immigration is here too. Both these women are here illegally, in any case.”
Kalayev pulled Mani aside and began speaking quietly. The captain paled as he listened, then spoke.
“Tell them it doesn’t matter anymore. They need to leave as well. It’s done.”