[It was a thought that had certainly crossed the Venusaur's mind in his darker moments, but not one he contemplated seriously ever since his return. He had responsibilities in his Garden, yes, but nothing at the moment so dire that he could pull himself from his team. As much as Kieran may have believed him to be winter-hearted, he still wasn't convinced that he was ready to be that sentinel just yet.]

If there's one thing 'bout Venusaurs, it's that when we got something we care for, we don't leave easy. We don't migrate like your guys do either. I got a Garden t'go back to, yeah, but there's people here that're important t'me.

Family. Debts... and friends. [He mustered up a smile for the Sawsbuck.] I hope y'don't mind me thinkin' of you as a friend, too.