Lauren huffs out a laugh; the smile she gives has little humour in it. "They felt they didn't need my help. More specifically, they thought that bringing it up to the group would invite mass hysteria and a mob mentality. Which... I understand their fears, I really do, but I had suggested that to try and help with that, not exacerbate it." She had questioned her own judgement on this numerous times since the 'realisation' had dawned, with varying results.