I'm concerned about plenty of people. [ So he can be tracked. That confirms the absolute worst to him, putting the entire carnival in danger. Seeing how he already looks pretty grim, there can't be much said for looking any grimmer. ] But it was Mr. Strange's dilemma that moved me to search out such protection. If anything were to happen to him before he saw his purpose through in England, I would find myself very much out of time.

[ Or however that would work, he doesn't know and he won't have to know, now. ]

For Steven... I think too many take it as a kindness, but if the Rose Queen found him, it would only lead Nightshade back to Mr. Strange again.

[ In short, protecting Steven was convenient, though he did feel like he owed him regardless. ]

Only this brings us back to the new problem at hand. If I can be found, it may be better to leave me in Wismuth.