That's nice, cooperation. Means he doesn't have to waste much time. In all honesty, Wash has absolutely no interest in negotiation, he should just choke him out right now to take him back to Piotr -- but ah, he's still more of his own man than an Imperial soldier, uniform or not. There's nothing Tarn can actually offer him that would sway him, he's quite sure on that. But someone offering means they'll offer what they'll think is valuable, which is always useful to know.
no subject
A soft sound, humming, considering.
"What can you offer?" Start talking your way out.