It took a moment for the words to register, but then the engineer looked up and nodded.

The engineer stood up, drew a deep breath, exhaled, and nodded once.

The engineer nodded without taking his eyes off the console.

The old engineer nodded and went back to his engines, looking considerably scared.

The engineer nodded solemnly, feeling as if he should have done more to hold them together.

The engineer nodded again, but his attention was already back on his work.

The engineer nodded and ducked away, leaving her supporting the old man's weight.

The engineer nodded, and reached for the bag he'd left standing against the wall.

The engineer nodded and looked down at the device he had on the floor.

The engineer nodded as he moved off to continue his supervision.