You think I'm dashing? Now, I really think I might be dreaming.

[ he pinches himself and gasps out an 'ow.' what, it was worth checking! ]

I'm a Taurus by the way. [ he winks at steve before turning his head to address the vines directly: ] My loves, would you mind letting up on our dear captain, just a tad? He does need to breathe, my darlings.

[ steve will suddenly find it much easier to breathe. yep, he could get used to this hero business. ]