[He's unsure whether to be relieved or not, but stepping out into their room seems like the slightly more preferable option compared to staying in the dark with a level 1 Flapple and a broken flashlight.]

Gross, why? Don't they know you can watch anything free on the internet?

[It's not a topic he really wants to think about, but he's never been good at keeping his mouth shut.

It's Steven's words that really bug him though. It's not the first time he's heard that tone, or those words, and together they convey a very clear message. It's not one he's a fan of. His expression darkens, and Steve stands tall, his fists clenched by his side. His eyes are arguably a little watery if you look hard enough. He's very emotional, okay?]

What, do you think you're my dad now? Do you think you can send me to my room like I'm some dumb little kid? Newsflash: I didn't need a dad before I got here, and I sure as heck don't now. I'm seventeen. I have... [There's a visible blankness in his eyes, his lips moving silently for a couple of seconds as he tries to mentally tally things up.] I have... a lot of gym badges. I'm my own man. You don't get to push me around.