[ They really could go back and forth arguing about whose fault it was or wasn't, but the truth is that it didn't really fall in either of their laps. It was the magic of this place, it was the Singularity and the rifts and the arcana and they'd been helpless to do anything about it. Which is frustrating in its own right, but they shouldn't see it as a reason to steer away from one another.

It does help that Hilda's expressing herself now, even if it's coming so late. Better late than never, Steve knows, and he appreciates that she's being upfront about it.

So, he gives her a warm smile and reaches out to grip her shoulder. ]

Well, you didn't. So the next time something like this happens, and hopefully it won't, but if it does... just come talk to me, all right? I'll always listen, I promise.

[ He gives her shoulder a little shake, not enough to unbalance her, and then a pat before pulling his hand away. His smile then grows into something more playful. ]

So, does this mean we're good to resume your training from here on out?