[ Steve could delve more into the subject of a potential war, the specifics of the ongoing conflict between the Cities and Thorne, and on and on, but he worries about doing that here in the barracks. While he doesn't think he'll get thrown behind bars for that kind of chatter, he also doesn't need to add a target to his back right now.

Especially not when it might implicate a newcomer, too.

He realizes how daunting it must be to hear that there's a chance of being stuck here for years, but it's something that new Summoned have to adjust to over time. That's certainly how it went for him. ]

There are definitely a handful of people who've been here longer than me, but then there are others who are only here for maybe a few months before they're gone again. [ Returned back home, or so he hopes. ]

I'm not sure if it snuck up on me, exactly. Plenty has happened in that time. There's not many dull moments around here.

[ He gestures to out in the desert, where a tornado of sand is building in size. Case in point. ]

When you get the chance, you should take the wagon ride to Cadens. It'll be easier to talk there.