I'm not sure if "impressive" is the right word, but let's just say it's not the sort of thing most people would survive.

[ Better words for it might have been "reckless," "self-sacrificial," "suicidal" — the list could go on. But Steve made the only choice that had really been available to him in that moment.

What he's doing now? He technically does have a choice. But he's sat by and let the military do whatever they want with tech that didn't even come from this world for too long.

The trip to Jaskier's office is a fruitful one, even if being stared at by a flock of birds in unison had been a little unnerving. Nonetheless, they sort out what needs to be done and eventually Jaskier produces a map for him, one that he delivers directly to his (and Sam's) room in the Sarstina.

Oh, and there's two birds also. ]

... So they'll just stick by me? Is there anything I have to do to get them to do their thing?

[ Even as Steve asks the question, his attention is mainly focused on the map. ]

Either way, this is perfect and gives me exactly what I need. [ He closes the distance between them to give Jaskier a solid clap on the shoulder. ] Thanks for your help, it's going to make a real difference.

[ He knows Jaskier keeps busy, but he still went out of his way. That means a lot. ]