[ What's with the fixation on beards? Hilda must just like the look, because it sounds like if she could get her way, the majority of the Free Cities Summoned men would have them. ]

You might have to take that up with him. Pretty sure he's happy with the goatee situation.

[ But she prepared a whole beard kit for him? Steve opens up the bag and stares down at its contents for a few seconds, not having expected her to go this far for the cause. He stares up at her, appreciative in the way anyone should be when someone went out of their way to get a gift for them. ]

You really didn't have to go this far, Hilda, but thank you. I'll keep it for a little while, at least, but beyond that... I can't make any promises.

[ He sends her an apologetic smile. Apparently this isn't something he's going to budge on, even with the kind bribe. ]