[Pretty much the same reason that when Miles had asked Gregor if the best way he can see himself serving, sire, is as an officer on the ground, Gregor had sighed and capitulated and taken his place... Yes.]
It's true, [he says thoughtfully,] I would feel a bit defensive about anyone else calling Ivan an idiot. He is the family idiot. [There's a lot of affection underneath that name-calling. Just like there is for Barrayar.]
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It's true, [he says thoughtfully,] I would feel a bit defensive about anyone else calling Ivan an idiot. He is the family idiot. [There's a lot of affection underneath that name-calling. Just like there is for Barrayar.]