Lisbet smiles and puts down her dish. The Emperor picks up his.

"And although he is not mine to give," Fletchir says to Linyabel with a hint of a wry smile, "I offer you Lieutenant Lord Miles Naismith Vorkosigan, whose honourable service has distinguished him in the eyes of the haut. Do you accept this honour?"

He holds out the identical dish, uncovered to reveal its identical candy.