[ miles actually laughs at that, although there's a touch of bitterness under it. ]

Lieutenant's just a rank above ensign. I wouldn't count that as fancy.

[ he's itching for a promotion to captain. sure, he's a little young for it, statistically speaking, but dammit, he's the frigging admiral of the dendarii, and he's sweated blood and tears for barrayar. just make him captain already, illyan, come on. ]

The 'lord' has nothing to do with the military; it's my title. I'm high Vor -- a Count's heir. I'll inherit the countship of Vorkosigan's District one day.