You know— I haven't even seen flowers like some of the ones popping up.

I'd only ever seen roses, before. Real ones, anyway, other flowers were mostly... Pictures.

[Why is he telling such an impulsive story? Maybe because he isn't quite sure what else to do or say. He just wants Sparkling to be aware he's still nearby, to feel someone is staying close.]

Never thought I'd see them growing out of people... [again] Or cookies.