"I'm not hurt," he protested, a total lie. "I'm just a little weak still." Plus a few leftover wounds. And it still ached to move like he'd been in a triathlon the day before, but that pain was starting to go away as the days went by.

But he didn't argue, just concentrated on working his crutches while still keeping an eye on Miku until they finally reached Hydroponics, where the air was fresh with greenery as always.

"Here we go... let's find somewhere to sit." Because Miku still looked pale, and Steve had probably not been ready to handle that long walk on crutches all at once and so quickly. Not that he was letting her know that.