[Honesty. It all briefly makes him reconsider his decision not to tell him about Tony. But no. Lazarus is dealing with enough. Nathan will handle it.

[He nods along with the words.] I will try. [Speaking up is very difficult for him. Even this took quite a bit, and that had been along with the feeling of being pushed into a corner. He's glad that it seems to have worked out so well, though.]

There also has been no sign of my double re-emerging, so for secure communication on this investigation over the network, others could go through me, if it is less fuss for everyone. Though obviously, you and I cannot discuss anything safely there. [Especially considering whatever Ryuzaki is up to these days.]