[ No, actually, but he'd picked it up from just the look in his eyes whenever he gives his word on something. Wash has made him similar promises in turn, and he always intends the same seriousness, but the whole Barrayaran honor thing doesn't really mean much to him personally. ]
If you want oaths, Byerly, I'd rather something a little more substantial than I won't vomit on you by surprise, my word as Vorrutyer.
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If you want oaths, Byerly, I'd rather something a little more substantial than I won't vomit on you by surprise, my word as Vorrutyer.