Conversely, Steve's questioning everything.

He's still even after Sinthia sits back up, staring blankly ahead. He can feel his pulse his neck, the rattle of his heartbeat in his ears. Right now, all his focus is on being completely still.

'We have a weapon that will win it quickly...'

'...someone let loose all the workers at the factory. And then blew it up.'

His thumbs twitch.

"Hey, kiddo," he begins, voice surprisingly gentle. "I'm going to put you down for a second, OK?"