Part of why he likes her, to be honest. Miles is also prone to cheerfully agreeing to orders and then just doing whatever the hell needs to be done. The difference is that he doesn't usually have to do that in the Dendarii - one perk of being the Admiral.

When Anderson turns back to him, Miles' eyes are bright with curiosity ... but not surprise. He's not blind, okay. There's clearly something unusual going on with her, but he thoughts are correct: Taura is a very good indication of what Miles' attitude will be here. Minus, perhaps, a few specific aspects of their relationship, anyway.

"You drive a hard bargain," he says, grinning a little. "But I accept."