GREET ME WITH A HUG / wormwood

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— TREMBLE FOR YOURSELF MY MY MAN — tags
YOU KNOW THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THIS ALL BEFORE

While he does recall informing Wormwood that he could, in fact, read, he's not sure he ever explained why he enjoys it. At this point, he's not even sure why. He just knows it's something he likes, and that there is something very significant about that. So, confirming he has many books, the boy smiles excitedly. Maybe if he was nice, his father would let him read some of them. Maybe they could share their favorites.

As he is asked about his own book, however, the boy would seem to stop altogether, blinking. Can he remember what the book was? He looks to the ground, shuffling his paws quietly, trying to recall the contents of his bag. "Uh," he'd mumble for a moment, unsure if he can. He has to think. But, soon enough, he can remember a blue cover, eyes in the sky, some sort of city or road below...he's not sure at this point. But, it's enough to recognize the book and its contents. His glowing eyes look back up to Wormwood, one paw tapping the ground. "It was, um, about a wealthy man who is in love with a woman he can never have. It's called The Great Gatsby." That was it.

While he wasn't aware it was a popular book, seeing as he's never been a part of society, he was unsure he'd want to see any other but the one in his possession. Had he known Wormwood planned to offer him another, he would have refused. This book isn't like all the others that were released. It was something connected directly to his past, and there was something special about it he just can't seem to remember right now. But he's sure of it. There's something important about it.