[ Punishment isn't Gregor's style either, but he wants to make sure this is something Edward should've known and he's not taking issue with something he was ignorant of.
He also withholds a withering comment here, because he does understand the urge to be in the thick of things, and wanting to help directly when someone he cares about is endangered. ] I see. When things are serious, we are operating under similar rules. I was personally responsible for the conduct of everyone involved that night-- Captain Illyan himself, Mark, Lord Vorkosigan, and Captain Galeni. Everyone reported to me, ultimately.
You've made a point of being outside of that chain of command, and I accept that. You're an employee, Edward. And a significant combat force in the field. Do you understand what I'm saying?
You made yourself a wildcard and you endangered people I am responsible for.
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He also withholds a withering comment here, because he does understand the urge to be in the thick of things, and wanting to help directly when someone he cares about is endangered. ] I see. When things are serious, we are operating under similar rules. I was personally responsible for the conduct of everyone involved that night-- Captain Illyan himself, Mark, Lord Vorkosigan, and Captain Galeni. Everyone reported to me, ultimately.
You've made a point of being outside of that chain of command, and I accept that. You're an employee, Edward. And a significant combat force in the field. Do you understand what I'm saying?
You made yourself a wildcard and you endangered people I am responsible for.