"Oh, because clearly we're going to do just that. Let's go find him and kiss his boots. Just what we need." Just because he was on good behavior doesn't mean he isn't itchy with examples of new technology all around him and grumpy at denying himself. He liked it better when it was his job to snoop and someone else's to be diplomatic. But diplomatic equaled toys equaled Rodney was willing to play ball for now.

But, "This transmitter couldn't be that important, not if this guy just dumped it and ran. What does he take us for? Like we wouldn't be able to find something literally announcing it's location." He totally misses the looks and undercurrents between John and Ianto, focused more on complaining about the problem in front of him. "All we need is a tracker. Any idiot with half a brain can mock one up out of spare parts."