Steve's touch brushes out a little of the braviary's sulk in addition to his feathers. The fact that he can't understand anyone has him as anxious as Sarah and Ethel, and he regrets losing his friends in the crowd. Having his two favorite people here -- even with that jerk, too -- has done a lot to comfort him.

It's a good plan, and Adia nods agreeably. She has a brief discussion with Caspar in their foreign language. He sounds reluctant, but her persuasive voice seems to sway him over. He gives Steve an expectant look. Let's get going, then.