She can tell that Steve finds the news disconcerting -- rightly so. It's an aspect of the Nexus that unnerves her, that it's possible to run into another version of yourself or a loved one. But she's fairly certain that there's nothing ominous about Other Steve. (Not that she's never been wrong about someone before, but...) "At least it won't be a surprise for you. You should talk to Jim and ask how he handles it."

Still hung up on what Adia meant by encountering a not-nice alternate, Caspar adds distractedly, "It's a real mindfrak seeing your face on someone else for the first time, trust me..."

The human conversation leaves Tepig looking bored. She trots over to Zelus and Ethel and introduces herself with a friendly "Tep!" Maybe the four of them could engage in a game of tag before it's time to go?