I think it's overtly in reference to the Dono/a subplot in that book. But the subtext is more universal, as one comes to expect from Bujold -- well, Vorbretton means it specifically and Miles responds universally, in that way he does.
I haven't reread it either -- really should do that.
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Date: 2006-09-05 09:20 pm (UTC)I haven't reread it either -- really should do that.