[unlikely, sorry Loughshinny. Luke is just exceptionally good at self-control, for... a lot of reasons. the exhaustion is probably semi-related, at least. that would be his guess if he knew it was there.

she's not the first he's seen with a flame on their tail... or flame hair... aurorians are sure something. still, he appreciates the consideration when she puts that flame out. (that's more new, he supposes.)]

Mm. They're not a species I'm familiar with, but some seem similar to Umbraton's native species. Hopefully this... "spicy new pollen" they were talking about isn't harmful to them.

It's a little early for their mating cycles.

[is he more worried about the butterflies than himself? absolutely, yes.]