"It is impressive, isn't it?" He reaches out - not to take the bottle, but to work his fingernail under the label affixed to the bottle. "See? Barrayar has such a dreadful reputation amongst galactics. But you really cannot beat this planet for sheer sensual pleasures. For physical beauty, for good tastes, for stunningly marvelous sensations - this planet is the grandest in the whole Nexus."

He looks up at them from under lowered eyelashes.

"Wouldn't you agree?"