I wish. I could have avoided both kidnappings if that were true! ( he does care, and he's so goddamn proud of miles that it hurts if he thinks about it. family, eh? ) Family. Can't live with 'em, can't actually escape them even when you get thrown into a different universe, or whatever this is.

( he perks up at the mention of having found a place for tea, and keeps time with niko's steps, a step behind and to the side. the serbian doesn't translate, but he nods anyway. )

How much has Miles and Gregor told you about Barrayar?

( just so he has a reference point )