Steven finds himself getting choked up again, but at least it's in a good way this time. The display of support is much needed, and it makes him emotional to think about people trying to help him despite how dangerous it is. He wibbles a little, appreciatively, before trying to balance himself enough to respond. He nods decisively before going on.

"I... think I am? It was supposed to make it so she couldn't sense me from a distance... and it seemed like it was working. It only stopped working when I walked up to her and got her attention. Normally... she would have been able to feel that I was close, even if she couldn't see me."

He has to pause to think about it.

"...I don't know if it will start working again, if I get away from her."