"I'm not ruling it out," he answers carefully. He can't read Count Vorkosigan, isn't sure if he's saying the right things or coming across as a pathetic prisoner eager to say whatever will appease his tormenters. However the man sees him, Duv believes what he says as he continues, "You're out-manned and at a technological disadvantage, and they still haven't managed to pull the rug out from under you."