diff --git a/src/main/as/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.as b/src/main/as/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.as
index 311f242ea..1a76995f1 100644
--- a/src/main/as/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.as
+++ b/src/main/as/com/threerings/presents/util/SafeSubscriber.as
@@ -71,6 +71,14 @@ public class SafeSubscriber implements Subscriber
         return _active;
     }
 
+    /**
+     * Gets the object we are subscribed to, or null if the subscription is not yet complete.
+     */
+    public function getObject () :DObject
+    {
+        return _object;
+    }
+
     /**
      * Initiates the subscription process.
      */