Caution about Nathan in the kitchen was far from unfounded, but it was definitely a good thing in this situation despite only making a sandwich, as he was distracted and, admittedly, frustrated. By the Scourge situation, by the in-fighting that had lead to Claire being on the very of moving out, by Faith and her actions, attitude and choices following the one choice he had agreed with – getting the information they needed. Ever since Peter had been relieved of his duty, Nathan had questioned where his continued place was and the answer that was starting to form wasn't one he wanted to accept.
When Heidi walked in, she was a welcome diversion from his thoughts – but then she always was. Hands up, a smile almost playing about his lips, Nathan took two steps back from the counter.
"Do I need to keep my hands where you can see them?" he asked, cheeky the only way to describe his manner.