[ At the question about Thorne, he's quick to nod. Steve also keeps checking himself and slowing his pace as he remembers that despite all of Wanda's magical strength, physiologically she's in many ways a regular human. That, and her magic seems to be on the fritz at the moment.

There's a lot more flights to climb, too. They may need to take a break here and there, if they can afford it.

However, then he also notices that they're essentially trapped now. A globule of the pink gunk falls from far overhead and lands on his shoulder. Steve makes a face and brushes it off, but then it spreads all over his hand. Great.

Before he can suggest any kind of plan, Wanda takes matters into her own hands, opening up a way out of this predicament. He's quick to follow in her footsteps, leaning against the wall as she pauses for a brief rest. ]

I've been doing my best to keep people safe. Ran into your friend, too. [ Steve raises an eyebrow then, catching Wanda's gaze, and quirks a brief smile. He remains coy about that for a moment. ]

I'd heard a few people mention that something like this happened last year, but like you said, this seems to be both more widespread and longer-lasting. Not to mention that way it's affecting all of us. [ Thankfully, Wanda's visage hasn't changed into anything during their time together, but Steve knows it could happen at any moment. He glances down to the apartment's worn floorboards and lets out a sigh. ] If it's not the Singularity, what do you think it could be? Any ideas?