[Steinbeck's been far too busy these last few days. Battling not only the sickness that caused this whole mess, but the pressure to perform to the Resistance's expectations is too burdensome for words. Somehow, he's pulled through it all, sickness and subtle work both, and he's ready to move into the final stage of his plan.]
[That is, until he receives a text from Lapis.]
[His plans can wait - Lapis is a good friend of his, and he'll gladly take the time to meet her, especially considering the unspoken tone of her message. She needed him for something. And he's happy to provide. He finds her easily, walking up to her and also sparing a glance to the fields she's been watching.]
They're beautiful, aren't they?
[He says, almost distantly, before he turns back to her, his expression serious, but warm nevertheless.]
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[That is, until he receives a text from Lapis.]
[His plans can wait - Lapis is a good friend of his, and he'll gladly take the time to meet her, especially considering the unspoken tone of her message. She needed him for something. And he's happy to provide. He finds her easily, walking up to her and also sparing a glance to the fields she's been watching.]
They're beautiful, aren't they?
[He says, almost distantly, before he turns back to her, his expression serious, but warm nevertheless.]
I'm here. What do you need?