[ Trahearne, in all his patience, would have waited a little while before deciding she can't speak anyway, and so that she actually does reply to him is a great relief.
He studies her for a moment as she speaks, sympathizing with the difficulty she goes through to do so. Flesh-creatures not used to being plants must find this difficult, don't they? ]
No, of course not. [ The corner of his mouth tugs into a small smile. ] You are in pain. I want to help you.
[ He brushes a finger over the bark, contemplating the quality of it. ]
he blows a kissy
He studies her for a moment as she speaks, sympathizing with the difficulty she goes through to do so. Flesh-creatures not used to being plants must find this difficult, don't they? ]
No, of course not. [ The corner of his mouth tugs into a small smile. ] You are in pain. I want to help you.
[ He brushes a finger over the bark, contemplating the quality of it. ]
Have you had any water?