[ There's a dissatisfied, unhappy twitch of his lips in response to that. Because - it's completely true. Wash can trust that. No matter what, no matter anything, By is devoted to the welfare of Sonia Vorbarra. And, well...At least they're on the same side; it's not information that Wash will be actively using against Byerly. At least...for now.

Trusts him as far as he can throw him, indeed. ]

Well, my thanks for your trust. Now, tell me - what exactly does that trust buy me? What will you be bringing to the table, aside from a lot of gruff manly talk about caution?