There was a defensive flash to Nathaniel's eyes as he glanced up at Khemrys, and suddenly Jason was at her side staring Nathaniel down. "It's been a long upsetting night," he said evenly, his tone offering both opportunity and threat to Nathaniel, "I'm sure Nat can handle everything fine tonight. And tomorrow we can talk to Asher and figure out what's next. Ok?"

The question offered, but he clearly was only going to accept one answer; Nat impressed the hell out of him, but he was on edge and Jason wasn't about to risk his pregnant wife getting hurt.

And to his utter shock, Nathaniel held his gaze for several extremely long seconds before lowering his eyes in submission.