She hums, closing her eyes and leaning into that kiss. Every moment they share like this reminds her just how little they know about one another.

"Yes. I know it's an indulgence, but when I started my botanicum -- my survey of all the plants in and around Helium -- I found that sketches just weren't enough. So I began to take specimens. I wanted a place where I could watch them through their whole life cycle. And well, it's been many years now, but it's a proper botanical garden. I even have students who tend to it as part of their research rotation. So I suppose it's not that superfluous."

And here's where it feels like an indulgence to her. It's a little thing just for her, and she feels selfish for enjoying it so much. "I like to go up on the roof at night and read. Maybe fall asleep under the stars."