My spores been growing by the day; my days been shining bright
"You're welcome, Oliver! But you should thank them- they're very brave, growin' here." Your smile is wide and earnest, as though there was some merit to the idea of the tulips possessing any sort of bravery. Oia would have corrected you - they've achieved enough sentience to respond to stimulus in the most simple of terms. They lack the capacity for advanced functions of fear or bravery - but Oia isn't here, so you're going to bask in the pride you feel for your flowering friends, free of frivolous factuality.
Kaimana