Steve follows, flicking an uncertain look at Peter. The other man looks like he wants to go after Olivia himself, but he stays put, so Steve walks into the lab alone.

"Agent Dunham?" It's tentative. He doesn't exactly loom- doesn't try to, anyway - just sort of sticks slightly closer than is necessary for his own comfort as much as hers. "They're- You'll be all right, won't you? They won't try to hurt you."

Because if they do there are going to be some very awkward concussions in the near future. He'd rather not have to mow through Olivia's friends.