"I know." There's really no sugar coating the reality of that. "But if you can focus on the farming... that should be enough to keep you going, and if you succeed after then perhaps the hunger will lessen."

They really don't know the qualifications of this, and the Technicians aren't really the most informative group. Still, better to give Steven a little hope. "If you need any help, I will find a way. Do not forget we still have each other, and we are all holding on until we escape."

He offers him a faintly reassuring smile. "Can you trust us enough for that?"