Ah Vor. Of the royal line. If he were full of aches and a spite only days of torture could bring out, he'd be more intrigued that the imperial princess of Barrayar was here on the same base camp he was. Historical inquiries would have to wait for later when the entire camp wasn't on edge by his very presence.

"Excuse me, your Highness," he says evenly and straight-faced. "I was unaware of your status. Duv Galeni."