Elena Filipova
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Lois McMaster Bujold:
I am a hige fan of the Vorkosigan saga. I love the main characters. But lately, I have developped a soft spot for By. Rereading Captain Vorpatril's Alliance, I began wondering did Richars have anything to do with the rumours By's father believed about him and his sister - either directly or indirectly. And if yes, what was that done in retaliation for? Thanks! 🙂
Lois McMaster Bujold
I'm very fond of By myself.
By's father suffered from being Ges Vorrutyer's younger brother, and was likely molested and certainly tormented by him in various proto-nasty ways when young. This more than anything predisposed him to be suspicious of older brothers, with knock-on effects on poor By. I don't think it would have needed Richars's input, though the latter is not ruled out. (Neither is it made up at this time.)
Ta, L.
I'm very fond of By myself.
By's father suffered from being Ges Vorrutyer's younger brother, and was likely molested and certainly tormented by him in various proto-nasty ways when young. This more than anything predisposed him to be suspicious of older brothers, with knock-on effects on poor By. I don't think it would have needed Richars's input, though the latter is not ruled out. (Neither is it made up at this time.)
Ta, L.
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