Whitefish River stay awhile and listen

He didn't even try to pronounce that. But - "That's pretty" Dorian remarks, still grinning like a fool. She would go on to proclaim that fantasy and fiction were her favorites. He tilted his head, looking away before a decisivie nod. "oh! Okay, how about this one..." he shuffled a bit on the spot before clearing his throat.

"There was a pup who never wanted to grow up - so strong was his wish that it drew the attention of fairies" Dorian's voice took on a soft tune as he recited a few lines his Ma used to tell "and one of the fair folk spirited him to their realm, granting his wish. But - because his mother loved her pup dearly..."

He paused, squinting his eyes "The fairies replaced her pup with one of their own kind. It was supposed to be a fair exchange; both identical in every way. Right down to appearance and smiles" Dorian sucked in breath "the replaced child went on to have a normal life, but the pup stayed young forever. Except it sorta sucks since he didn't have the love of his own mother, right?"

He shrugs. "I guess the morale is that you never know what's good for you until you lose it."