loyalty-and-family

Mark, having been captured by House Ryoval's forces, is subjected to interrogation and torture while being mistaken for Admiral Naismith. Despite physical and psychological torment, Mark maintains his mental defiance, aware that his true allies, including Miles and ImpSec, are likely to rescue him. The chapter explores Mark's internal struggle and the sadistic nature of Ryoval, who is obsessed with tormenting the clone he believes to be Naismith.