A gift indeed. Miles can’t help but admire the chain as she holds it out. It reminds him of Barrayar, again, though most other cultures might find it silly or old-fashioned. Bel doesn’t think much of it, he can tell, but Miles finds himself fascinated. He extends his wrist, then, and allows her to do as she wishes.

“Thank you,” he says, solemn but grateful. “It is a lovely piece.”