Steven looks at Rita, smiling a little. It's complicated, but he doesn't want to let his fears hold him back.

"The Rose Queen is powerful, but she isn't the one in charge. If the Summer Queen says she wants to meet with us... then the Rose Queen will have to listen... right?" He looks to the Summer Maiden for confirmation. "If the Summer Queen was willing to count us as allies... then maybe the Rose Queen would have to leave us alone."

It's the only outcome he can think of that results in him being at all free from the Rose Queen. Besides killing her, of course, which would only lead to a whole new set of problems.