Steven summons his shield and nods very seriously, determined to protect everyone, too. He knows he's a liability with the way things are, but he doesn't want to let that prevent him from doing the best he can. Bud chitters apprehensively, while Lil preemptively loosens his vine whips, in case something comes up.

Lion, on the other hand, is just going to gratefully stalk plodding along, relieved that they can finally get moving. He'd rather be portalling out of here immediately, but for the moment he will be patient.

"If we keep together... they might be too scared to do anything," Steven cautiously suggests.