Maomao's behavior is, like before, like night and day: she's suddenly a good deal more animated as she soaks in the bath.

"About as well as could be expected. Fuckw — uh, devil's fennel propagates fairly well in water." The nickname is so asinine that it feels stupid to say, but if the rumors are true then it's quite accurate. "The question is whether or not they'll successfully transfer to planters. It's a good deal colder where you're from, isn't it?"