Somehow it was Miles and the fireworks that had me laughing the most. it's just so very Miles.

Oh, young Miles and Ivan are so cute! And aptitute indeed! Thank you for sharing!

Miles's first mission. Yep, he's a Barrayaran, born and bred. : )

Can't believe I never found this before. Had to skim, short on time, but it sounds like this is true Miles - saving the day on accident, as always. : ) Will re-read later.

Oh gods. Trust young Miles to go poking his nose in where it doesn't belong and have it all come out right in the end anyway, half by accident. Great story!

Good one!

That. Was. Amazing. Well-plotted, everyone in character, rather hilarious, and pure Milesian Forward Momentum. Also, I have to assume that sometime between waking up and starting the interrogation, Simon thought, "I was kidnapped by Miles? I really do need to get to a gym. Oh wait, there's a stunner. Okay. ... Wait, MILES?"

The only thing that bothered me is I feel Miles should have been more aware of current political events at the age of twelve. Age 10 would have been better, I think. But otherwise bloody fantastic story!

Quite an entertaining story! Bravo!