He would have ignored a threat in Marluxia's tone even if it had been obvious. Malboros, while unpleasant, weren't invincible, and Even was more than equipped to do them enough damage to render them useless except for being the topmost layer on a compost heap.

Assuming Marluxia had a compost heap. Even would have thought it strange if he didn't.

"Certainly," he said, giving a shrug. He wasn't excited about going on a garden stroll with somebody he used to consider one of his greatest adversaries, but he wasn't afraid, either. He was mostly just tired. "I've not paid much attention to the flora of this world. I'm sure your greenhouse is full of interesting varieties."

He did not make mention of the malboros.