"Riddles and circle-talk isn't exactly my strong point." Ken knew he wouldn't be able to find the radio man's hints even if the guy personally handed him a map.

"Rose thorns are sneaky. They're never on the same place on the stem."

"Isn't there also the question of whether we should be cultivating and breeding them or not, then? Which is more beautiful, a wild rose left to grow as it will, or one that has been tamed and kept captive?"

"Hm. I'm not usually this thoughtful. Apparently you bring out a better side of me."