I could feel it thinking about it. But it couldn't break through. That was very interesting, actually.

[It says a lot about Giorno's personality that he's scientifically fascinated by this, now that the danger has passed. Behind his eyes are the movements of variables: what part of the plant blocks the magic of Elena's eyes and will, how such a plant operates within the rules of nature, whether pollinators flock to it the same as any other plant . . . and so on.]

[Still: he doesn't miss Elena's relief. He offers her a soft smile, which, despite all of his previous behavior, is entirely genuine.]

You did incredibly well for your first time. Even a total novice at this can tell. And you did well explaining it, too. It's all in hand.