One day Samus approached me as I was getting ready to go out, apparently interested in what my plans were. The weather was pleasant and fair, and in such an agreeable mood I was that I decided to let her join me.

Upon arriving at the forest I spotted a most lovely specimen—the pygmy woodpecker. Carefully, quietly, I pulled out my sketchbook from my satchel.

"It's a hobby of mine," I explained to her. "You see, I have always had a fondness for birds. They are such fascinating creatures."

"You're very good at it," she said, admiring my many other sketches. We spent a few more hours in the forest before heading back. In total I cataloged five entries; not bad. Normally I preferred to be alone, but more and more I found myself wanting to simply be around her.

"How about you? What do you like doing?" I asked. She seemed a little embarrassed to say, so instead she led me to her room. She gestured toward a shelf where I beheld a rather…unexpected sight: numerous types of rocks, all of different shapes and sizes, neatly organized.

"I…collect rocks," she said sheepishly, rubbing the back of her head. "It's weird, I know…"

"Not at all," I said, very intrigued. "Please, tell me a little more about them."

That heartened her right up. I was glad. It's nice to share the things you like with others. That's something I learned that day.

And I must admit, hearing her talk so zealously was quite endearing.