[ He doesn't want to talk about this, dammit. Doesn't want to admit to this part of himself that is, frankly, a little ugly. He's always believed he didn't need his name or his family's influence. That Admiral Naismith was proof of that, the effect of his own damn will applied purely and without assistance ... but even that had been propped up by ImpSec, hadn't it? And the only reason Simon had taken him in had been due to Aral's influence.
He swallows thickly. Looks away. ]
Nothing, Washington. I just - have a unique opportunity. A unique strength. I'd rather not waste it.
[ It's maddening not being a Vorkosigan or an Admiral, for all he claims otherwise. ]
no subject
He swallows thickly. Looks away. ]
Nothing, Washington. I just - have a unique opportunity. A unique strength. I'd rather not waste it.
[ It's maddening not being a Vorkosigan or an Admiral, for all he claims otherwise. ]