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he grinned in spite of himself. "this vone is safe to pluck and take home. but if you ever encounted a plant you do not know, wrap it in something. a leaf, a piece of hide. protect your skin and mouth until you know for certain vhat you have found." 
mahler wanted to add that elke would always be able to bring such things to him. but he found himself wary of the future, of promises made; he could scarce afford to find himself breaking another one. and so the gargoyle nodded, reached to nudge her soft cheek. "that is a good idea."