Anxious strangers busy themselves arranging props to occupy their space

Evidence

The Nester. The Nester style derives its name from the main activity engaged in by those who use it. Having once established a position, such persons busy themselves with arranging and rearranging “props,” much in the manner of a bird building and occupying a nest. — Lyn H. Lofland, World of Strangers_ Order and Action in…, 877

Categorization

• DEFINE: Introduces the ‘Nester’ style of urban disguise, the second of three defense strategies.