"I'm here because I viewed the alternative as worse," he spews through gritted teeth. Count Vorkosigan has no reason to believe a Komarran would be here with loyalty to Barrayar. Best to make this seem like its in his own personal interest.

"They're not going to stop at Barrayar and I won't see my planet fall shortly after yours. They can't win." And he damn well hopes both Vorkosigan and Vorrutyer realize that.