An accomplishment only for those who put it in danger often.

( so do you, small man? but she does appreciate someone who knows a good sword when they see it. his words indicate, though, that he's not from a planet or world where people stay on it all their lives, and that much endears him slightly more towards her. galactic terrans are, in her experience, at least well aware of their insignificant and interchangeable place in the universe. )

I was raised to be able to kill with anything. Swords make a statement when everyone else prefers to shoot at you or use whatever cosmic powers they have at their disposal. ( try and kill her, if you dare. she's still alive in a universe where a sword is easily outclassed. ) You may. ( a rare privilege indeed, miles. ) Barrayar. Not Earth. And yet you are terran, are you not?