"More or less," ghem-Yulang answers. "Everyone reacts in their own way, but at the core, it's the same. Fast-penta removes all inhibition -- that can mean different things for different people. It can sometimes lead to a few dissonant emotional notes."

He turns his attention back to Byerly. There are few control questions they can ask of this man, but he'll start with what they can guarantee. "What is the name of the village closest to Vorkosigan's camp?"