[ That's intended to be something of a peace-offering, or an excuse-offering - it's all right if you don't feel the same way; you don't have that Betan sentimentality. But it comes out a little confused, a little dazed, half a request for information. He doesn't entirely know what he is - he's not Barrayaran, exactly, and not Komarran, and not exactly Jacksonian - but he's definitely not Betan. And the Countess' and Miles' enthusiasm towards him - their instant forgiveness and acceptance - it must be cultural, right? ]
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[ That's intended to be something of a peace-offering, or an excuse-offering - it's all right if you don't feel the same way; you don't have that Betan sentimentality. But it comes out a little confused, a little dazed, half a request for information. He doesn't entirely know what he is - he's not Barrayaran, exactly, and not Komarran, and not exactly Jacksonian - but he's definitely not Betan. And the Countess' and Miles' enthusiasm towards him - their instant forgiveness and acceptance - it must be cultural, right? ]