[ Steve returns the smile, almost embarrassed that he let his discomfort show. It's no one else's fault that he's got issues with sharing his identity. And it isn't like either of them could control that anyway. ]

Don't be. I didn't mean to say it like that.

[ Sometimes honesty really doesn't help him. ]

That would be fine. I look forward to it.

[ He pauses, taking a moment to change the setting of his message. ]

Is there a special reason you're hiding the other question?