Dreaming Current

"The parents had long deserted the child. They said the old infection would kill the child before two years passed. The herbalists were the child's new parents. He learned to coo and walk. Although unable to talk properly, the child liked the ocean. Instead of visiting the ocean, the child was given candy which let him see the ocean. Many colorful nights and days passed."


"Yes, I know. It's unfortunate. Pitiful and sad. I do feel human emotions, thank you very much. However, he ultimately survived thanks to this place. I hope he continues to live, in any shape or form. If you're thinking the same thing, it'd be better off if you dropped that guilt right now.
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Tell the kid today's treat is going to be grape-flavored candy. It's his favorite." "