"I try to be!" Except, you know, when he thinks that telling a white lie or a lie by omission is better than the really ugly truth. Like, for example, confronting Marc about what really happened when he was possessed... or not telling him what he had found out with Deputy Pratt when they confronted the Captain before Marc found out for himself in the black binder...

He hasn't tried to 'protect' Maeve in the same manner, to be fair. He doesn't feel like he fulfills the same function for her as he does for Marc. Like-- he wasn't. Made up for her for that reason, or whatever, however stupid and irrational that thought might be. She probably doesn't have to worry about him pulling the same stunt.

Giving her a hug that lasts for a couple seconds, Steven pulls back and flashes her a small smile.

"Should we pick up some alcohol, d'you think? On our way back? Or would that be a bad idea for tonight?"