[Axel can't help but chuckle at the sudden reaction. He doesn't know what's going on in Kanata's head, or he'd be more apologetic, but for now he's just entertained.]

Not all the plants here are normal, y'know? I'm pretty sure at least a couple were people once. Not that I'm judging their life choices or anything. You might want to apologize for ripping one of the leaves off, though.

[That probably smarts. Weirdo leaf toucher graduates to weird leaf puller.]