[ that urgency and lack of cheer is definitely out of the ordinary, and it would be quite the lie to say that steven isn't concerned. there's clearly something wrong, but mounting baseless suspicion won't do any good. ]

When excavated properly, particular stones can make great decorative and practical additions to any area. I'm quite familiar with Verens' cave structures and networks; I'd be more than happy to accompany you.

[ and more than that, he wants to see what's troubling her. ]