[He holds it in, though not very well, but as Adelis goes on his hand lowers to reveal a warmer expression.]

Life is vibrant when it is allowed to thrive. [He'd give everything to assure that it could. He'd never want to see the Grove end up like Orr.] Though the most tenacious of it will find a way, even when it is not. Still, you should see the flowers when they bloom. They are many beautiful shades.