"She wouldn't have been alone with that thought," Nick assures her, his eyes falling to his own, metal hand. He and Name might have a fair amount in common on the surface, but he's still on the fence about whether or not he really trusts the rogue Null. He doesn't think it's capable of deceit, not in the way folks might be expecting. It could accidentally lead the Null to them if its transmitter was repaired.

On the other hand, being able to find the Null might be one way to keep ahead of them. There's a lot to think about, and not enough concrete evidence just yet.

"Safronov didn't seem to keen on me, either," he admits. Thankfully, he didn't have to deal with her long, and she was willing to work with him when he did.