Cultivation and Gardening [4th Period]

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Tonight, Zhaan was wearing a pin-striped suit. The slippers were in evidence, looking quite smart themselves. Folding her hands neatly in front of her, Zhaan started her lecture.

"Some would say plants are solitary creatures. And for some species, this is certainly true." Zhaan held up a photo of a saguaro cactus, "Even with their stately grace, however, you'll note the scrub growing around them. Some of this is simply due to the cactus bringing water to the surface. It's also due simply to the nature of plants: they thrive on contact with one another."

A smile lurked around Zhaan's lips, "Some plants even have a sort of language they speak. If you listen carefully, you might hear it."

"It's difficult, for plants to be on their own. They lose a sense of community. They feel alienated and alone." Possibly, she was going a little too close to her own experience. "Luckily, plants adapt and change with their environment. Two completely different species can learn to co-exist."

Shaking the sense of connectiveness off, Zhaan smiled, "And now, I believe I requested you turn in essays."

[*tries not to be distracted by Bones*]