Duck had done his research on the new plants (that was his job, after all), and he gladly told Merlin everything he knew in response to his questions. It was thrilling to be with someone who wanted him to go on and on about random plant trivia. He squeezed Merlin's hand and grinned at him as they walked and he kept regaling him with what he considered interesting facts until they came across a stream winding through the woods. He leaned over and kissed his cheek before bending down to fill the canteen.