They should really point out that Steve got better (and stronger... faster...) but Blaze's mind is already elsewhere and Ghost isn't going to interrupt. Besides, Jim will likely run into Steve himself one of these days.

The Exo is paying close attention to the captain's answer - not just his words, but his expression and body language. She's not the best person for ferreting out prevarications, but she feels fairly certain he's speaking the truth. She gives a synthesized grunt of understanding.

"They're not being held under any threat, then? If one gets out, there won't be retaliation against the others?"