He still looks like death whenever I go to see him, so I haven't really said anything to him about it, no. [ A sigh. ] I know it's insane, but just. Be careful.

Barrayar's a complicated place. I've thrown my lot in with them, yeah, but doesn't mean I have to like everything they do. This is probably one of the milder things, honestly.

[ A pause, and. ]

I'm sorry. But it's just -- if it could get you guys in trouble, then. You know.