To: His Imperial Highness, Gregor Vorbarra
From: Viceroy Count Aral Vorkosigan
Re: Retirement Request
Sent Via Tightbeam

Sire, I would like to request your leave to retire from the post of Viceroy of Sergyar. It has been an honor and a challenge to serve you in this role, and I thank you for this opportunity. However, I have reached an age at which I feel a strong pull to be back at home, watching my grandchildren grow.

I do not know if you will have anyone in mind to step into this position. If you do not, I have two men to recommend to your attention: Lord Vortwright, Minister of the Sergyaran Interior, and Lord Vorbahta, Sergyaran Finance Minister. I am sure you are familiar with their work, though I have also attached their resumes and my assesment of their performance for your reference.

As I await your pleasure, I remain

Your loyal subject,
Viceroy Count Aral Vorkosigan

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Current Location: Sergyar

Dear Captain,

I've heard back from the Emperor, and not only has he granted my request to retire, he has asked us to return right away. It seems Miles is embroiled in some Auditorial mess, and he feels Ekaterin could use our support.

I am going to begin putting things in order here, and hope we can be on our way in a day or two. See you tonight.

Love,
Aral

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Current Location: Sergyar