Steven's crestfallen as Ange brings it up, and he gulps at the possibility. "R-right."

The sandcastle looks so innocent! But he doesn't want to see what the foundation's like. He scratches at the back of his head, and he very hesitantly continues speaking.

"...She... really seems focused on that sand castle. Like... like her guard is down..." He lets that hint of a suggestion just hang there in the air, even if he's not proud of it.