[ Much as he does hate accepting her help, Wash doesn't complain when Tex takes point. She's the better one for the position, and he's aware of that. His stubbornness doesn't run quite that deep.

Falling into step behind her, he watches their backs, just in case any Caducans have managed their way around the ship by now. He doesn't trust that someone won't come up behind them. Better to be paranoid than shot in the back. ]

My guess would be a lot. Since they came here intending to kill us all, I doubt their numbers are small.

[ And he has no idea how good most of the rest of the crew is when it comes to battles like this. Maybe there won't be much trouble handling the situation, or maybe there will be. Honestly, he's more prepared for the latter. ]

Can't say I'm surprised they didn't go for negotiations.