Nathaniel listens, seriously, and not just because he can generally always be described as a serious young man. He might not be able to understand all of what that could mean, scientifically, or the full blow of it personally, but he can imagine a little of it.

"They misused your research. People always try to use you, to take everything you have and turn it to their own ends, whether that aligns with what you want or not. But at least it can mean there's something there."

You just have to be strong enough that you can become the one using others.