[ Lauren isn't entirely sure if he's about to get tremendously upset or sink into pure neediness, but she hardly cares which way it's going to go, she just would like to know. She's not left waiting too terribly long, as even that seems to sort itself out only after a few moments of tension, Nathan leaning against her before softly pulling back. It's obvious this is eating at him, and if she can be the one he tells, he won't feel the need to divulge to anyone else. It can be their secret, her means of being his support, and...

Oh. That's certainly interesting. ]

Nathan... [ Her tone is soft and she leans forward just enough, despite the fact that he's still look at her -- a good sign, really. But she intends to be that much more persistent, moving in closer and settling a hand at his side, all easy, comforting touches. ] Nathan, you were trying to help. It's not as if you asked them to come tear through our new home.

And that's only if they did truly find our location because of it. And even then, Nathan- [ She gives his shirt a gentle tug, persistent, needing him to listen. ] - You didn't ask for this. It doesn't help anything to spend time blaming yourself. Blaming your department for the work you've put in.