"Mmmmaybe," Steven hums, folding his fingers beneath his chin. "The businesses on the boardwalk are pretty competitive... and I don't think I recognize any of the people here, and what are the odds of that in Beach City!"

This realization doesn't seem to upset Steven, despite the fact that he's never actually encountered magic like this, if that's what it is.

"I'd text the Gems to ask but... they still don't carry cellphones."

It's kind of absurd, honestly.