All Duv wanted to do was create a mental map of the base without Cetagandans watching his every move. Whether he ends up staying here or takes his chances out in the wilderness, knowing the layout here would be beneficial. Duv has no illusions of safety and he knows carrying a weapon would hardly change that when surrounded by hostile threats.

The alarm sets him on edge. He scans the area and curses himself for being out in the open. A stupid mistake, but how was he to know the alarms would be blaring and those stationed here would be gearing up. The Barrayarans showing up could easily spell his death or be a boon depending on how this raid plays out. The other man caught out here with him has his attention as soon as he moves closer and he takes up a defensive stance beside him. An ally, for now. Duv's not sure where the other 'exotics' loyalty truly lays.

"Unarmed?" he asks dryly. Maybe the man had been more resourceful than him. "I would have borrowed a stunner off of a guard if I knew this was coming."