Klaus was grateful that Valdis didn't press the matter. His feelings about wanting to return to his life back home had grown complicated, but he'd be lying if he said he didn't miss his friends.

"If it is ever something that ever piques your interest, I would be happy to help you pick out a suitable plant. Flowers tend to return as much love as one gives them."

It was an unconscious repetition of something he'd been told, something that resonated with him.

Something like that is important for someone who's lost a foothold on life.

"I imagine the Sentry has been keeping you busy these days?"