[ It can't be a great feeling for Sylvain, knowing that his options are either stay here or face almost certain death. Maybe committing himself to Abraxas wouldn't be so bad if he knew it could be a permanent thing, but even that remains in question.

Steve wishes there were something he could say to make the situation better, but there just isn't. So maybe it's better not to dwell.

He takes Sylvain's hand mainly to be polite, then gets back to his feet. ]

You're right. And dedicating ourselves to projects like this, it makes it all feel a little more worthwhile, I think. [ He gives Sylvain a firm pat on the shoulder, the nods to him before he turns away. They each have their own work to get back to. ] Catch you later.