"Light patrols," he responds quietly. He looks to his left, then steps forward to follow Natasha's indicated path. "Because of the party.

He swings around a corner, scans it, lowers the stunner and moves on.

"I set up a safehouse in Vorkosigan Vashnoi on my last trip there. If we're separated, if anything happens to us, you will keep running, and don't hesitate - go directly there. In the Old Town district, find the tavern with the snake and the frog on the sign. The barkeep has a letter for you with more instructions. Understood?"