[The hummingbirds getting so close to him was already a bit surprising, but to have them perch on his head and shoulders caused him to stiffen, nervous that any small movement might upset them. They seemed quite comfortable, though. Once he was certain of that much, he eased himself into a tender smile.

As for the conversation regarding the flowers 'cultivated' within 76's body, he listened with rapt attention. Fascinating. So it all had been done with good intentions. Ents must not have known much about human anatomy then, since their procedure had almost killed him. 'Left deep marks', indeed. So he turns his attention to the Ent.]

With all due respect, I would advise you not to attempt such a process with anyone else in the future. Most of us would indeed meet our end.