He had seen that potential since the beginning even. And part of that may have been Bel holding a big ol' torch for Miles, but it had still been from the start. The entire rebellion would have gotten nowhere without the Betan.

"Remarkable. A bit of an asshole, but in the best way." He sighs a bit in longing. Bel would have been a much kinder partner for figuring out ... well, what he'd been forced to confront with Byerly a few days ago. He still can't quite think the word comfortably. "Incredibly bright and clever. All I had to do was insinuate what we had to do, and they were on it."