"Only them?" Silly Jade. Doesn't he know how much Rook admires him, too? Even Azul, for that matter--he can admire the sheer persistence the man shows in pursuing his goals, even if he finds Floyd and Jade more engaging. If Rook is an eager companion for Jade's terrarium-building exploits, though, wouldn't he be just as happy to listen to Jade's favorite tales about the Sea Witch? Curling up with his head in Jade's lap and Jade's fingers in his hair, listening as the merman talks to his heart's content, about her or whatever else he pleased..... It sounds like a wonderful way to while away a lazy day, in his opinion.

"I know he would. His Majesty brought all kinds of species together under his rule." Rook beams in pride, even as he unclips the spade from his belt to offer Jade. (See, look how useful all the stuff he's brought is being so far!) The King of Beasts would be proud of hosting a merman in his kingdom like this too, wouldn't he?