[ Wars were waged over such feelings. Helen of Troy came to Hyunki's mind, even if he would never pretend to be that kind of beautiful, or special. But it was the kind of thing Adder was talking about. ]

Let's cherish it, then. I want to, anyway. Like this garden, we can help it bloom.

[ He made a soft noise. ]

Much as I dislike the idea, we should probably get out of the water. We're going to be turning into prunes soon.