Some assumption has to be made, to be fair, because she's one of a scant few of women among the Barrayarans. A straightforward answer would be easy, but it's refreshing to talk to someone who doesn't know she is for once in a while. She misses honest conversation.

"Oh, I help out around camp," Sonia answers, more or less truthfully. She gives Zarya a cheeky grin. "They tell me I'm good for morale."