He didn’t go to class when he left Andrew in the cafeteria; instead, he went to the greenhouse. Ever since the Edax Animae incident last time, most students had been avoiding it as much as possible. Kire was expecting to be alone in the greenhouse, with the only other living things being various annual and perennial beddings, as well as plants with strange flowers of varying colors and sizes, cacti, and herbs. The place was hot, being made to simulate the more tropical climate most of these plants preferred. All of the Edax Animaes were cleared from the house but one. Kire saw he wasn’t alone—Rose was leaning over the remaining Edax Animae.
hot“Kire?” she said, hearing his footsteps.
Kire dug his hands into his pockets. “Rose…”
She rose to her feet slowly. “I haven’t seen you here, I me
