<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"Because I enjoy thinking there,"</span>he said, taking a long sip from his wine glass as they walked. Whether or not Karie could keep up in her state while also wearing heels was something that remained to be seen. He did slow down enough to allow for her to walk next to him. Even his arm was available for when Karie's feet eventually misstepped. Galos's free hand shot out, gently but firmly grabbing her and keeping her on her feet. But, instead of letting go, he wrapped his own arm around her's, giving her the support to walk with him while unknowingly giving her what she was desiring the most. He wasn't going to fault her for being clumsy right now. It had been weeks since she was allowed a taste of his blood. And with how much he had given her the first day, he wouldn't be surprised if she was already addicted.<br/><br/>As the two began to walk into the garden, Galos strode purposefully but slowly. Nothing about this was supposed to take a lot of time. However, something he did focus on was showing Karie just how the vines worked. They could not reach the proper path enough to do more than simply tickle. And, once they were given a drop of blood, they retreat, for when there is one especially unruly or overgrown. he even showed her where the paths were, but he was not saying a word about this at all. If she wanted to know this, she would have to pay attention to it, which Galos doubted in her state. But, the silent lesson soon came to an end, as Galos ended up steering the two of them to the other plants in the garden. They were beautiful and exotic flowers, simple and subtle bushes, and even some root vegetables all about. And this is where Galos began to think aloud.<br/><br/><span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"There, the one with the oscillating hanging blue petals. It's called Puppet's Mobile. When ingested or injected, it makes commands easier to give. I'll never give you any of that, because you would lose more complex thoughts over time," </span>Galos said, moving along. He stopped a few steps later and crouched, still holding on to Karie for her to stand.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"This bush produces berries at night. Their skin and juice are acidic, like an orange. But it has an affect similar to Stockholm's Syndrome on the strongest presence the victim spends the most time around. However, it's a poison. Not a strong one, but, over a decade or two, it does kill if it is constantly consumed in some fashion. You will never be fed that so long as I am Master of House Saryn." </span>Galos stood back up and steadied Karie on his arm again, before gesturing to a row of what looks like black carrots<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">. "Addict's Daggers. Dip them in a sample of someone's blood, then feed them to a victim, and said victim will be thirsty until they have the blood that it was dipped in. Can lead to dehydration, and repeated use causes the blood to clot a bit too much, almost makes it chunky. And it tastes horrible, like bone marrow. You are too valuable to taint your body with that."</span><br/><br/>Galos continued to walk, as the plants began to appear more like plants that Karie vaguely knew. Galos gestured his wine glass out over the various flowers and plants and said. "<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">And no matter how far you fall, you will never be subjected to any of these,"</span>Galos explained.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000">"Because these are for the enemies of my House, and the houses that claim those enemies."</span>Galos finally stopped next to a bench and gently guided Karie to a seat there, so she could rest without clinging to him. With that, he turned, putting his back to her and looking out over the garden of death and manipulation. It was a few minutes before he even said another word, but when he did, Karie would be able to hear the casual tone he was using mixing with his natural authority. It sounded almost as if he was asking, but his choice of words made it clear that he was simply giving her the information she required to move forward... Though no information more than that.<span class="fixed-color" style="color:#ff0000"> "You are much too valuable to endanger with any of the plants in this garden, whether I named them or not. I have not and will not use these on you, because you are valuable. With the potential to become the most valuable thing within my House. Work with me instead of against me, and we will both be happier for it."</span>