[ It doesn't seem like Steve is that unaccustomed to someone following after him like this. With a military background, not to mention the fact that he often does escort jobs into the desert, he's used to taking the lead. He does sometimes pause as they walk to make sure that James is keeping up, but that's about it.
The question asked is a loaded one, though, and Steve takes a few seconds to consider how to answer. How terrible Abraxas will be really depends on what James is used to from home, so... ]
I guess it's all relative, right? [ He glances back and shrugs a shoulder. ] While there are times when we're just left to live our lives, I'm sure you've already noticed that they're gearing up for war. That possibility is more and more real — there was a skirmish in the Badlands recently. [ And while both armies withdrew, they're just biding their time now. ] On top of that, our connection to the Singularity means that sometimes we experience some pretty bizarre stuff.
[ That's not even touching on the kidnappings, but he doesn't want to freak the guy out, and all that seems to have been resolved as far as anyone can tell. ]
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The question asked is a loaded one, though, and Steve takes a few seconds to consider how to answer. How terrible Abraxas will be really depends on what James is used to from home, so... ]
I guess it's all relative, right? [ He glances back and shrugs a shoulder. ] While there are times when we're just left to live our lives, I'm sure you've already noticed that they're gearing up for war. That possibility is more and more real — there was a skirmish in the Badlands recently. [ And while both armies withdrew, they're just biding their time now. ] On top of that, our connection to the Singularity means that sometimes we experience some pretty bizarre stuff.
[ That's not even touching on the kidnappings, but he doesn't want to freak the guy out, and all that seems to have been resolved as far as anyone can tell. ]