"They made me happy," I say, "and I can always remember that. And now I have new duties, and I'm glad to do them." I smile a little.
"I guess some people who aren't human have an easier time of it. Bein' human. They... maybe don't take it for granted, you know? But people--real people, ya know?--get ground down, I guess, and sometimes it's hard for them ta remember what's important."
I don't know that Jack knows I meant him, but his words confirm my good opinion of him.
"I'm glad, then, that the town has you here, to help remind them." Rose wriggles a little in my arms, and perhaps I should take her back to Wanda. "And I'm glad to know you too, Jack," I say. "Enjoy the rest of your day," and I carry the baby away.
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"They made me happy," I say, "and I can always remember that. And now I have new duties, and I'm glad to do them." I smile a little.
"I guess some people who aren't human have an easier time of it. Bein' human. They... maybe don't take it for granted, you know? But people--real people, ya know?--get ground down, I guess, and sometimes it's hard for them ta remember what's important."
I don't know that Jack knows I meant him, but his words confirm my good opinion of him.
"I'm glad, then, that the town has you here, to help remind them." Rose wriggles a little in my arms, and perhaps I should take her back to Wanda. "And I'm glad to know you too, Jack," I say. "Enjoy the rest of your day," and I carry the baby away.