"It's okay," she promises, squeezing him. If there's glitter, Lex doesn't notice; when she does, she won't care. It's kind of pretty, and it isn't like her armor hasn't seen worse. "I've gotten into messy situations like that before, too."

There hadn't been someone to get her out, plenty of times - but then she'd found Dogmeat. Dogmeat, who is currently helping Lion out with his messy situation.

It's tempting to pick Steven up and carry him, but she'll leave him with his dignity. She squeezes him again and lets go, turning toward the beginning of the tunnel.

"Not alone. Dogmeat's with him." She straightens, and this time Lex pulls out her handgun. "Let's go get them."