[ He'd like to go back to Barrayar now. Which is not something Gregor often thinks. ]

Far be it from me to step on your pride. [ He sounds wry, not chiding. Gregor casts his mind back to think of what other advice he could give. ] Your first major decision will be whether you register or not-- that is, accept the government's support in return for promising to aid them.

If you're dissatisfied with that, you'll have to support yourself financially.

[ He's actually going somewhere with this. Give him a second... ]