[Rhys looked at her with fascination.]

I didn't know plants had thoughts to think...! I mean, the idea played through my mind before when I was bored and hadn't much else to do, but... wow.

[Then, he peered down at the peppermint plant he was holding. At first, his face shone with the amazement he first felt, but then it slowly dimmed to a more remorseful look.]

Then... do they feel pain, too?