Nikolai hadn't meant to speak. He was just there getting as much information as he could. He was the provider, it was his job. Or at least that was part of his mentality anymore even though he was trying to break himself of it. And he really hadn't meant to speak but when it was time for another question, he asked anyway... Even though it was a sensitive subject matter.
"Is there any more information about people disappearing?"
The tone to the question was more 'should we be assuming the worst' and he didn't bother trying to hide it. It seemed, to him, that his question was followed by an eerie sort of silence. Or at least as much silence as one could expect in this sort of situation. He kept dark eyes on the Captain at all times, not going to let him out of his sight.