Kurt nods once, firmly, thinking for a moment on where to pick up where that weighty "if" left off. The faint smile he's kept in place melts away as he releases a deep breath, but he remains steady.

"I understand," he starts. "It's-- There is little LIERs can do about what is expected here without consequences from the authorities, and their capabilities in that department are incredible." Which he's sure Jean already knows, since she, well beyond incredible, is here in the first place.

"All we have is the ability to shape how we adapt, who we cling to, what safety nets we create..."