[ Sorey smiles wanly at the suggestion. Sure, it’s a nice thought! Especially if this place intends to be a shopping hub, as it clearly does. But is it one that will be taken? Now that’s anyone’s guess. ]

No kidding! [ A beat. ] To be honest, I can’t imagine what would have happened if this had been one of the plants I’d been assigned to collect before...

[ That used to be a thing he did for work, after all. Seems like forever ago now. ]

You've been really calm this whole time. It's admirable.