Dirge POV

Casuhill and the plant both blazed a brilliant orange. “That was masterful,” Casuhill gushed. “Superb! Incredible. So exciting. You are both truly worthy of receiving the plant’s favor.”

The phoenix casuarina waved its leaves in response. It understood.

Dirge could FEEL much more about plants after bonding with Thessi. He knew and sensed so much more, and yet he intuitively grasped that he’d barely scratched the surface. He tried to feel Thessi’s ...