He’d never really thought about the Apopo explosion from an animal’s perspective before. “That’s a really good question,” he adds, tilting his head thoughtfully. “I bet it was pretty scary. They say animals can tell when something like that is going to happen. I can’t imagine being on edge for awhile and then fire everywhere…” Trailing off, the Fixer frowns and reaches out to gently stroke Phi’s back. She seems to notice the emotional fluctuation in her bonded and looks up, chittering a question.
In fact, she hops over to him, random plant in hand, and offers it up, as if she knows that will make him happy. And it does. It works - because Falke is easily moved when it comes to his companion.
“You have a greenhouse?” He brightens even more as the topic falls to happier things, feeling almost like a kid comparing their toys. “How lucky! Are you… generally interested in plants and growing things?” Because he can think of a few rare items in his own garden that might be of interest. Or the Celestine, if Lena is around to show the boy. “Damp, definitely. And on the warmer side, if you can help it.”
In fact, she hops over to him, random plant in hand, and offers it up, as if she knows that will make him happy. And it does. It works - because Falke is easily moved when it comes to his companion.
“You have a greenhouse?” He brightens even more as the topic falls to happier things, feeling almost like a kid comparing their toys. “How lucky! Are you… generally interested in plants and growing things?” Because he can think of a few rare items in his own garden that might be of interest. Or the Celestine, if Lena is around to show the boy. “Damp, definitely. And on the warmer side, if you can help it.”
FALKE
