Miles' clone will prove an interesting dark horse in the future. But it is unfair for Miles to disregard Ivan, as he had proven to be a loyal brother for so many years. Good for Quinn to reject Miles, her talents would be wasted. What a pity to let such a mind rot. I never understood how Miles' mother stood it, but as per the Barrayar novel, she didn't have a choice. After that, matters just settled. I think she would have taken Quinn's path if she could, but then we wouldn't have met our devious Napoleon otherwise. Great story. Hope we see more of Galeni as well, he is a very interesting character too.