Jack squared his shoulders, puffing his chest slightly to receive the little flower as if he was receiving some kind of prestigious award.  .  It was probably a uniform violation but he didn't even remotely care.  He was glad to see her smile again and hoped the worry in her mind passed as easily as the shadow of worry passed from her face. 

"Yes, ma'am." he declared, as if she were a commanding officer issuing a command.  He probably didn't need to tell her that he 'knew' almost no flowers but at least he would definitely remember the death flower now.  "and thank you." he added with all the sincerity he had in him.

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