Robert held Lyra close as she continued to cry, letting his hands run soothingly over her back he thought frantically for a solution. One that preferably didn't end with him losing points would be good. Sighing he kissed the top of her head and hugged her tightly.

"I'm sure it's nothing. It probably was just a coincidence..." Looking thoughtful he pulled back slightly and bent down to look into her face. Lifting her head to meet his gaze he smiled softly, "Come. Is there someone else you can talk to? Someone else who might have answers? If not I'll go into there with you." He said nodding toward the door to Shackelton's office. Not that he wouldn't go with her regardless.