[ Ah. It hadn't sounded like a war, but apparently it was -- which makes a bit more sense given what he knows of Miles' mother. Wash does allow his expression to shift here, finally, and in a way that's actually genuine even if he doubts Byerly would appreciate it. Just a quiet sympathy.
As for Piotr being a monster, well. This far into the Vorkosigan's past he doesn't know, but when it comes to Piotr and their future, he does. He has a good idea of the kind of things that Piotr will go on to do, and he doesn't think Miles has kept anything significant from him, on that front. Still, though. ]
But there's enough loyalty there for you that you'll still call him your commander?
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As for Piotr being a monster, well. This far into the Vorkosigan's past he doesn't know, but when it comes to Piotr and their future, he does. He has a good idea of the kind of things that Piotr will go on to do, and he doesn't think Miles has kept anything significant from him, on that front. Still, though. ]
But there's enough loyalty there for you that you'll still call him your commander?