"Huh. That's really interesting."

He seemed very excited that she didn't tell him to be quiet. So many people did when he started talking about what he knew, but now he had a buddy that wouldn't tell him to shut his face.

She sat on a boulder to look out at the view

He was happy to hop around and examine plants and stuff.

As she watched him, it suddenly struck Electa that she'd never felt so comfortable with anyone in her life. It felt as if she'd known Vexin always.

No. It felt like he was a part of her.

Vex himself was unaware that he no longer feared if Electa would shoot him or anything. He didn't realize he trusted her, nor did he realize exactly why he hadn't been able to just curl up and watch her die. He was more focused on a little fly trap plant, gently stroking its stem. It was pretty tiny, pretty cute if he did say.

Hmm. Tiny and cute. Who does that remind me of...? She watched him

Yes, who~? He was very gentle with it, stroking it tenderly. "Brilliant. Just brilliant. Digestive juices and all." He said softly as he admired the little plant.

"You really know a lot about plants," she commented. He knew a lot about almost everything

He sat back on his legs, smiling up to her with happy teal eyes. "I don't know as much as others."