[Sam's noticed that this Steve is quieter, a little more aloof than the one he's used to. Noticed it ever since they met, in fact. It's not that he's unfriendly - they've built a certain rapport, Sam thinks, and he knows Steve likes him enough to tease him. He's just...distant. It's something Sam's stored away in his mind to wonder about later, after he gets to know Steve better.]
Little sore. [He flashes Steve a reassuring smile.] If I needed to stay on the ground, I would.
[Honestly, part of his scouting is redundant; he covers a hell of a lot more ground than the party now that they're on foot. He doubles back to check routes again, circles around their backtrail and ahead of the group. He could spare a few hours to walk if he had to.]
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Little sore. [He flashes Steve a reassuring smile.] If I needed to stay on the ground, I would.
[Honestly, part of his scouting is redundant; he covers a hell of a lot more ground than the party now that they're on foot. He doubles back to check routes again, circles around their backtrail and ahead of the group. He could spare a few hours to walk if he had to.]