[ With a little shrug - ]

Well, yes, I'll be beyond caring. No question of that. Dead and rotting. But you've just sworn me to a task, and taken me into your service. Surely you'll at least be somewhat frustrated by my death, even if you don't worry about protecting those serving you the way we Barrayarans do.

[ He watches her, seeing how she'll deal with that quiet slap to her honor and decency. ]