Re: The Vorkosigan Saga, By/Ivan, he doesn't know how this keeps happening
*howling with laughter* Yes! Absolutely yes!
I love how utterly in denial Ivan is. And how completely tolerantly amused By is by his denial. (which suggests in turn that at some point he might cease to be amused and/or tolerant...)
And somewhere, I think Miles must be scratching his head and going, "...but it was only supposed to be the one assignment."