And here he is, as ready as he's ever going to be. Miles is no stranger to violence by now, but ... The thought of a Barrayaran-style interrogation makes him a bit queasy. He can only hope that maybe he can talk the man into giving up secrets early, maybe.

He hurries to do as the general says. And ... looks up at his grandfather with some concern. He looks terrible. But now is not the time to ask him about it, not with Vorhalas there in the room. It'll only make the situation worse. "Sir," he says, with a slight bow of his head. "Allow me to assist."