Annora tells Ken that the man who started the rumor about him was named "Rowie" and that he hates humans. Ken says that everyone thought he did it just to live. He says that he likes his charming demeanor, his smiles, and the white roses he gives him. He also likes his short hair, but he wonders if he will hurt Caesar. He wants to know why the palace came out, and he wants to go back and avenge his older brother's death.