[ Miles' gaze flicks between the gold and her hands insightfully, adjusting his opinion of her. Stolen? Possibly. Or is she nobility? Belied somewhat by the scars on her hands, but she wouldn't be the first ruler to fight madly for her people. It's more common than not on Barrayar.
Ultimately he sides more on the latter than the former, if only because of how well-spoken she is. It makes him like her a bit better anyway. ]
Of course. What do you need me to do, my lady?
[ A slight flare of amusement in his tones, but no offense, no. Miles is well past pride at this point - and wouldn't think it offensive under normal circumstances anyway. ]
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Ultimately he sides more on the latter than the former, if only because of how well-spoken she is. It makes him like her a bit better anyway. ]
Of course. What do you need me to do, my lady?
[ A slight flare of amusement in his tones, but no offense, no. Miles is well past pride at this point - and wouldn't think it offensive under normal circumstances anyway. ]