Yeah, that makes sense. FWIW, I'm a "bloody fingerprints" kind of a guy when it comes to a 7-9 on act under fire; Yes, you'll get what you needed, but with consequences that you probably didn't want. I'm also a fan of occasionally putting failure to achieve your goal as one half of the "ugly choice," as it's interesting to drop a big ol' "OK, but what's it really worth to you to accomplish this?" in front of the players and see what they do.