"Oh! You live near the beach?" The Balladeer is immediately enthused by this, lighting up in a distant echo of Steven when the train came rolling in. "I've never really been to one! I mean, I've seen the ocean from a distance, but I've never had the chance to actually go." He smiles wistfully. There's always been something to get in the way. He'd really like to visit for real someday! It's supposed to be beautiful and peaceful down by the water, and he's heard so many people talk about it. It's been important to them over the years.

It just...doesn't seem quite important enough to tangle with the Rift over. He likes having limbs.

Leaning forward, he rests his elbows on his knees to peer at the map. "Okay, we're at that circle - " He points out the station they're leaving now. The train lurches into motion around them, and the few people still on their feet grab for the bars. Reading subway maps to kids, at least, is probably a common enough sight for them. "And we're going two up. It won't take too long."