"It helps if you know what to avoid." Granted, Stork still tries to avoid just about everything, just in case. He can't hide the enthusiasm in his voice, though -- it's so rare.

"It is fascinating, though, isn't it? One touch, and it's all over -- these insects never knew what hit 'em. One moment they're landing on a flower, the next -- dead. It's..." A grim reminder of life's fleetingness and fragility? "Kinda beautiful."

That's a yes.