"Yeah, no, and I wouldn't-- I wouldn't particularly want to cancel anyway, if it were anyone but Armin--I mean, even with it being Armin, I don't entirely want to cancel because I know Jack's been looking forward to this shit? And his happiness is super important to me? Hell, if it were just someone from this world, I'd full speed ahead on this, Carly--we get to ride in a giant robot and steal Loch Ness monsters, it sounded so goddamn amazing at the time."

He sighs. "But. It's someone I actually fucking care about. Which is-- just really fucking annoying. I hate feeling guilty like this. I thought I was done feeling guilty about this shit. But I guess..."

It's at this point that Carly's inferences sink in.

"Wait. Are you suggesting we wait until the rewards are in, then anonymously contact Armin to help him get his Lapras back?"

Steven smiles. Leans forward towards the screen. "I'm in."