"Good. I want it made clear to Vorrutyer that he is not to allow sentiment to override his better judgment." There is a dryness to Piotr's tone that shows even through the anger -- because he has serious doubts about Byerly's better judgment where Sonia is concerned.

Raking a hand back through his hair, he lets out a hiss of a sigh through his teeth, still looking like he wants to break something, but at least that something isn't Miles. "If that's all you've to report, Illyan, then we're done. Dismissed."