[That's a satisfied sound from Bothari. Miles needed to go home. Who knows how long he was out there, worrying his mother.
.. and now Miles was here, in the middle of the bloodiest war Barrayar had ever seen. Which is impressive, considering how bloody Barrayarans can GET.
It made everything easier, in a way. Whether this was all real or not, he had a purpose in this storm. It didn't matter how old Miles was now. It didn't matter that his own life had closed at Her hand. They were all details. He lifts his head, not enough to dislodge Miles hand, but to look at his Lord's face.]
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.. and now Miles was here, in the middle of the bloodiest war Barrayar had ever seen. Which is impressive, considering how bloody Barrayarans can GET.
It made everything easier, in a way. Whether this was all real or not, he had a purpose in this storm. It didn't matter how old Miles was now. It didn't matter that his own life had closed at Her hand. They were all details. He lifts his head, not enough to dislodge Miles hand, but to look at his Lord's face.]
No haring off here. Too dangerous.