[ Here's the problem, Tucker: Wash knows that exact feeling. Seeking punishment in one way or another. Wanting people to be angry with you, feeling that you deserve it. Tucker is showing a few of the signs, and Wash is just watching him, quiet, for a moment, his jaw set, eyes narrowed ever so slightly.

Different tactic, then. ]

The best chance of a rescue mission that's going to work is one that's more than just a few ragtag outsiders running out on their own. An actual mission, with native soldiers, with General Vorkosigan's approval.

You want to be on that mission, when that time comes? Then don't piss him off.