the earth has music for those who listen
"I want to be a friend to it," Mateo says simply, as if that should be enough. He does take heed of his father's words, however, though the curious little serpent is a bit more difficult for him to manage given that he's only tiny. Even so, it hisses and pokes its forked tongue into the boy's ear, drawing out a cackle of laughter. "It's giving kisses, Da," he says.
As for what species his new friend is? Teo nods, taking a deep breath like he's trying very hard to pronounce it. "This," he announces, "is a hands-in-snake." With bright blue eyes, he smiles at Remi as if to check he's correct in his analysis. Meanwhile, the snake is trying to slither down Mateo's shirt. The boy does absolutely nothing to stop it.
As for what species his new friend is? Teo nods, taking a deep breath like he's trying very hard to pronounce it. "This," he announces, "is a hands-in-snake." With bright blue eyes, he smiles at Remi as if to check he's correct in his analysis. Meanwhile, the snake is trying to slither down Mateo's shirt. The boy does absolutely nothing to stop it.
