Micah nods, brow furrowed. They understand why Kaidan wouldn't want to risk an information leak when the Cetagandans are so free with fast-penta, and though they find it frustrating that contact with General Vorkosigan has been just out of reach, they can hardly blame Kaidan for it.

"Who's your contact on the other side?" they ask, gnawing on a thumbnail in slightly agitated thought.