[ Steve nods, understanding that desire to map out as much of this world as they feasibly can. They have a lot more space to move around here when compared to the Summoned in Thorne, and why not take advantage of it? It means that if things really start to go south, they'll know more about their surroundings and where to usher civilians in the event of an emergency.

It's also just nice to have the chance to stretch his legs, when he can.

Despite Altaïr's second statement, Steve doesn't seem to blink at how he's armed, though he's definitely clocked it. The desert is not a safe place and they're here as bodyguards, so it makes sense to be ready for anything. ]

Yeah, I don't think most of us are that interested in being drafted, but it's not like I don't want to help where I can.

[ He's just not interested in fighting wars that are about little more than territory. Well, that and deciding what to do with the Singularity, which is far too close to a weapon of mass destruction for his liking. ]

What did you do, back home?

[ Altaïr's clearly got combat experience, he knows how to ride a horse, and he's comfortable serving as an escort. It's got Steve curious. ]