"No, I guess not, much like cats," Grady agrees. "As for talking? I've learned how to understand them, but Finn and Trever are the ones that can actually talk to them. Not very interesting conversationalists, I'm told."

They've reached the hives now, which are near a kitchen garden and a general flower garden, with rose bushes that are clearly less dangerous than the ones that make up the maze.

A few chickens scratch at the earth hunting for bugs and cluck quietly to themselves.

The hives themselves seem to be in excellent condition. Very happy and healthy and like everything else, just a bit more alive.