That was one of the things that drew Jade to Zanna in the first place when he'd first met her months ago. She never treated him like something fragile or helpless. "There's still a crowd down there, huh? I could coax a few extra plants up for you before I go so you have some on reserve, if you want. Wouldn't be a problem." He stepped up to the counter and leaned his elbows against it, a subtle grin tugging at his mouth at her comment about angry plants.
"They like you," he assured her. "It's kinda funny. We showed up here and everyone acted like it was some huge vacation, and we're leaving tomorrow more exhausted than we've ever been. I'm glad you're taking some time for yourself, Zan." He scratched absent-mindedly at the back of his neck as he added, "And uh, less, thanks. My teeth are still tingling after those brownie waffles last night."