I do hope I don't fall under those circumstances, doc.

[An intense gaze like that might turn most people away, but for Steinbeck, he somehow feels relaxed. The guy looks like he barely blinks. It's almost funny, in a way.]

I would hope I'm looking better. [He doesn't want to recall Hallucinating Fun Time Central with Plants, thank you very much. He gives a shrug, looking up at the man who practically towers over him.]

I got some upgrades to my body modifications, which might have helped. But I just want to make sure...like, just because it's better now doesn't mean it won't be worse if something bad happens.

[He smirks, pulling out the small cloth bag full of seeds from his robes.] I'm sure you want to see what those upgrades are, don't you?