[ While Claude might mean it as a joke, Steve takes the statement at face value, his expression darkening for a moment as he sighs. ]

The good news is that the Draconae don't seem that connected to the outside world. It's unlikely too much about what went on here is going to make it outside the Nether's borders.

[ Especially when the Nether is so far removed from the mainland, with no usual means of transport here.

He takes a moment to catch those last few fruit, and by the time he's done the pack is close to full. He's hoping this haul will make a difference to the people researching a cure for the dragons.

He lets out a restrained laugh as Claude continues on, though keeps a careful eye on him as he climbs down. ] Understatement of the century is right. I've found the Draconae are more my speed too. [ Unsurprisingly, he likes how straightforward they are, whereas with the Fey everything felt like a game. Still, it does sound like Claude was able to get something interesting out of them. ] Yeah? I'd like to hear about it... once your feet are back on the ground, that is.