A-- [he waves the hand holding a jar lid in a dismissive way.] That's okay! I mean, that's how conversations go, right?

Besides... [he double blinks as an orb passes into his good eye's peripheral, prompting him to talk a little quieter and carefully raise the jar up under it.] I don't...know too much about plants. Scientifically or otherwise.

[got it. lid on.]

Especially 'cause the part of the planet I grew up on was more arid and rocky than most places. Mining country and stuff.