The assurance that they're coming is an important one for Steven, even if it fills him with related fears about what will happen to them when they try. He tries to think about what preparations could be made, but his access to the gardens is so limited, and the Rose Queen gets in the way of anything he tries to do.

"Okay," he agrees. "I'll keep trying to find you guys... and I'll try to be ready in the real world, too."

He goes quiet for another moment, thinking of the things that led up to this meeting. Something occurs to him, and his grip on Yuya tightens with the realization.

"Wait," he says, looking up. "Mr Strange wanted me to give a message to Lambert - can you talk to him?" He knows he just saw Lambert out and about, but...