John Steinbeck/Relationships

The Guild=

Ruthie
"My sister loves pie, and she always eats my portion too. But she's so cute that I always let her. Sorry, if I gave you the wrong idea... Guild missions can be harsh, but they pay real well. If they let me go, my whole family back home could starve. You know what I mean? When my sister's involved, I don't care what happens to any of you."

- Steinbeck to Naomi and Haruno after capturing them for the sake of a Guild mission.

Steinbeck first mentioned her family and sister to Naomi and Haruno after capturing the two for a Guild mission. When Naomi Tanizaki pleads to let both of them go, Steinbeck clarifies his intentions and states that he is willing to do anything for his family and sister, for them not starve back home- eventually crushing the car both Naomi and Haruno in.

Doppo Kunikida
"Let me guess what you were thinking..."If I keep him from touching any trees before they escape, I win," Right? Oversimplify the battle and your actions become one-note. No wonder I could read your moves."

- Steinbeck's words against Kunikida after initially restraining him.

Steinbeck faced Kunikida in a battle when the latter along with Jun'ichirō Tanizaki came to the clerk's rescue. Prior to their battle, Steinbeck's vines were targeted and shot by Kunikida. This eventually led to the two of them facing on a battle -with Kunikida cornering and restraining Steinbeck.

Kyūsaku Yumeno
"Well... Some people have money and power...Some people sob in pain and under the ground... and some people are ordered to torture little children. But that's how it is. That's the dirty logic adults use. You want to know "why you"? Let me tell you. You're in pain because you were born as yourself. As long as you were born with that skill... this was the only way it could have played out. There is a God out there... but I'm afraid He doesn't love you."

- Steinbeck to restrained Q on why the latter's in pain.